Rinzler, J.W. The Complete Making of Indiana Jones.
-- Library Journal, 4/22/2008 8:27:00 AM
Del Rey. May 2008. c.300p. illus. ISBN 978-0-345-50129-5. pap. $35. FILM
There have been numerous top-shelf Star Wars books over the years, but virtually nothing for George Lucas’s other great creation, Indiana Jones (IJ). The May 22 release of IJ and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull however, is accompanied by a slew of tie-ins lead by Rinzler. Anticipation for this book has been high, and he doesn’t disappoint. Following an identical layout as his fab Star Wars Making of, the author takes readers on a detailed journey through the IJ saga, from initial story concepts to finished releases. Each film’s history is enhanced through hundreds of photos and illustrations—many never before seen—that will rock Indy fans’ worlds, as well as quotes from all the principals—George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, costars, and production crews, offering wonderful personal anecdotes. Literally shot all over the globe, the films’ productions often were as adventurous as their stories. “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage,” says Indy, and there’s lots of mileage here in these pages. Fun and informative, Rinzler’s Complete Making of Indiana Jones is a treasure worthy of the name.—Mike Rogers, LJX/LJ
