Description: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece Author: Tom Hanks Title: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2023 Edition: First edition, first printing Description: R. Sikoryak. 417. From the publisher: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From the legendary actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action filmand the humble comic books that inspired it Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II "Wild, ambitious and exceptionally enjoyable" â€"Matt Haig, best-selling author The Midnight Library, The Humans and Reasons to Stay Alive Part One of this story takes place in 1947 A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for twenty-three years Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie Cue the cast: We meet the film's extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the gofer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are three comic books that are featured in the storyâ€"all created by Tom Hanks himselfâ€"including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel's "major motion picture masterpiece" This copy is in fine, unread condition No marks or damage at all The unclipped DJ is also fine, with a "Signed First Edition" label on the front Signed by the author on the ffep 417 pp. Fine / Fine. Seller ID: AA2006 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Tom Hanks
Illustrator: R. Sikoryak
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year Printed: 2023
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original