Watchmen: The Film Companion

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Watchmen: The Film Companion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Aperlo
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 275
Category/GenreFilm guides and reviews
ISBN/Barcode 9781848560673
ClassificationsDewey:791.4372 791.4372
Audience
General
Illustrations over 200 colour photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publication Date 6 February 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

It is the most eagerly awaited comics-to-film adaptation of them all. The graphic novel that changed an industry is now a film, directed by Zack Snyder (300), and "Watchmen: The Official Film Companion" is the essential guide to this cinematic event. A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, "Watchmen" is set in an alternate 1985 in which costumed super heroes are part of the fabric of everyday American society. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present super heroes. Their mission is to watch over humanity...but who is watching the Watchmen?Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and scores of photos, this is the comprehensive guide to the new movie event.

Author Biography

PETER APERLO is an LA-based writer whose credits include the screenplay to the video game 300: March to Glory.

Reviews

"* "I'm overwhelmed by the commitment, the passion, the palpable desire to do this right." Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons, on visiting the set of the movie. * "Watchmen is peerless" - Rolling Stone"