{"product_id":"9780732279622","title":"Peter Jackson","description":"Author: Brian Sibley\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780732279622\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 23 Oct 2006\u003cbr\u003ePages: 610 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n A unique and personal account of the six-year quest to film the Lord of the Rings, with revealing insights into the award-winning director's life and films, including the forthcoming King Kong.this authorised biography of Peter Jackson tells the inside story of how a New Zealander became Hollywood's hottest property - from early schlock horror and puppet films, through Oscar-winning success with Heavenly Creatures, an abandoned King Kong remake, to the making of the Lord of the Rings - ditched two years into pre-production, rejected by most studios, then picked up by New Line Cinema in the biggest gamble in film history.Jackson tells how he managed to achieve the almost impossible: filming three movies back-to-back with a cast of thousands. He reveals the highs and lows, from over-zealous script doctors and accountants to on-set tantrums and disastrous early screenings. this illustrated book also gives a unique insight into the filming of King Kong, Jackson's lifelong dream project, for which he finally secured one of the most lucrative deals for any film director ever.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989020197022,"sku":"ING-9780732279622","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780732279622.jpg?v=1784271055","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780732279622","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}