.Luceno, James. Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide. DK. May 2008. 144p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-7566-3500-8. $24.95. FILM

Mike Rogers -- Library Journal, 5/19/2008 6:34:00 AM

Arranged chronologically, the book follows Indy from his Young adventures as a child and teen to his late 50s in Crystal Skull. There also are separate sections on the character’s family background, his famous gear (the Herbert Johnson hat, Wested jacket, David Morgan whip, etc.), as well as info on the series production such as its design, FX, sets, and, of course, merchandising. There are a ton of stills and screen grabs along with some wonderful original painted dioramas of the Raiders Chachapoyan Temple and lost city of Tanis, Temple of Doom’s Pankot Palace and Temple itself, and The Last Crusade’s Grail Temple. There also are profiles of each adventure’s leading co-star characters. DK’s Ultimate Guide series has proven to be a solid fan favorite, and this one certainly won’t be an exception. Along with J.W. Rinzler's The Complete Making of Indiana Jones,  DK’s Indy Ultimate Guide is essential. [Note that DK also is releasing the IJ: Heroes and Villains Sticker Book (ISBN 978-0-7566-3499-5, $6.99) featuring more than 60 reusable stickers. Fun for the kids.]. For a full list of Indy-related books and DVDs, see In the Bookroom blog.—Mike Rogers, LJ/LJX