Making The Elephant Man: A Producer's Memoir by Jonathan Sanger (English) Paperb

Description: Making The Elephant Man by Jonathan Sanger "The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick--a.k.a. The Elephant Man--has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. In 1978, producer Jonathan Sanger received a screenplay and determined that Merricks story would be told. This book is Sangers unvarnished first-person account of how the The Elephant Man (1980) was made"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick--a.k.a. the Elephant Man--has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. In 1978, producer Jonathan Sanger received a screenplay from two unknown writers about a hideously disfigured man who refused to fall victim to despair and instead exemplified human dignity. Reading it (twice), Sanger was determined that Merricks story would be told. This book is Sangers unvarnished first-person account of how The Elephant Man (1980) was made. His adventure in filmmaking--itself a study in triumph over despair--involved special effects nightmares, scheduling conflicts, location issues and many risky decisions. Assembling a team that included Mel Brooks (executive producer), David Lynch (director) and actors John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, Sanger persevered in making this inspiring, award-winning film. Author Biography Jonathan Sanger, an Academy Award–winning producer, film, theater and television producer and director, media advisor, and entertainment financial consultant, has lead initiatives in every sector of the entertainment industry. His writing has appeared in magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and filmmaking handbooks. He lives and works in Los Angeles and New York City. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface 1. The Babysitters Boyfriends Script 2. Mel Comes on Board 3. Jimmy Stewart on Venus 4. "This is Pinocchio" 5. Principal Casting 6. The Green Light 7. Finding Allies 8. Live Human Freaks Required 9. "The darkest times of my life"10. Meeting John Merrick11. Shooting Begins12. "This is going to work"13. Happy Every Hour of the Day14. Post-Production15. First Audiences16. From Disaster to Triumph17. "We got eight!"18. Life LessonsAfterwordAppendix: A Pictorial Storyboard of The Elephant ManChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review "an exceptional, insightful, compelling, and impressively information account"—Midwest Book Review; "Jonathan Sangers book on the making of The Elephant Man is more than a memoir of the film. Yes, it is an intimate recollection of the hundreds of daily details demanded to bring a movie from an idea or pitch to its theatrical release—but it also is a guide for any producer or filmmaker to understand why the human factor of personal connection is, finally, what makes a mere movie a work of universal art."—John Bailey, cinematographer, film maker and recent president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; "This work is fantastic. For one thing: you tell the truth...who behaved well, who didnt; who was difficult. It drives me crazy that everyone always pretends on movies that everything was perfect...which means no accountability, no reckoning...egos spinning out of control. For another: you dont spare yourself. A third: you give the real day-to-day experience. This is what its really like, folks. This is how close we came to disaster. This is where one false move would have sunk us... And so on. Lastly: you have a sense of humor. Without which, life would be intolerable. Its a really invaluable book."—Nick Kazan, screenwriter and playwright, Academy Award winner for Reversal of Fortune. Review Quote "an exceptional, insightful, compelling, and impressively information account"-- Midwest Book Review ; "Jonathan Sangers book on the making of The Elephant Man is more than a memoir of the film. Yes, it is an intimate recollection of the hundreds of daily details demanded to bring a movie from an idea or pitch to its theatrical release--but it also is a guide for any producer or filmmaker to understand why the human factor of personal connection is, finally, what makes a mere movie a work of universal art."--John Bailey, cinematographer, film maker and recent president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; "This work is fantastic. For one thing: you tell the truth...who behaved well, who didnt; who was difficult. It drives me crazy that everyone always pretends on movies that everything was perfect...which means no accountability, no reckoning...egos spinning out of control. For another: you dont spare yourself. A third: you give the real day-to-day experience. This is what its really like, folks. This is how close we came to disaster. This is where one false move would have sunk us... And so on. Lastly: you have a sense of humor. Without which, life would be intolerable. Its a really invaluable book."--Nick Kazan, screenwriter and playwright, Academy Award winner for Reversal of Fortune . Details ISBN1476666628 Author Jonathan Sanger Short Title MAKING THE ELEPHANT MAN Language English ISBN-10 1476666628 ISBN-13 9781476666624 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Subtitle A Producers Memoir Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 791.430232092 Pages 208 AU Release Date 2016-10-07 NZ Release Date 2016-10-07 UK Release Date 2016-10-07 Audience General Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2016-10-21 Illustrations 53 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2016-10-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138875316;

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