{"product_id":"9781608879830","title":"A Monster Calls","description":"Author: de Fez, Desirée\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781608879830\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Insight Editions\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 328\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 8.6614 inches x 12.205 inches x 1.4 inches\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the incredible story behind the creation of \u003ci\u003eA Monster Calls\u003c\/i\u003e, the new film from visionary director J. A. Bayona (\u003ci\u003eThe Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e), based on the acclaimed novel by Patrick Ness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eA Monster Calls\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Conor O’Malley (Lewis MacDougall), a young boy whose world has been turned upside down by his mother’s (Felicity Jones) terminal illness. Conor’s life is thrown further into disarray when he is visited by a gigantic monster, formed from the bark of a tree in a nearby churchyard. The monster vows to tell Conor three stories over several visits and demands that Conor must then tell his own story. As his mother’s health worsens and Conor struggles to deal with everyday life and the visits of the monster, he must confront his worst fears to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Also featuring the voice of Liam Neeson as the monster, plus an exceptional performance by Sigourney Weaver as Conor’s grandmother, \u003ci\u003eA Monster Calls\u003c\/i\u003e is an emotionally gripping tale delivered with style and panache by director J. A. Bayona, whose next film is the much-anticipated \u003ci\u003eJurassic World 2\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n This book tells the full story of the creation of \u003ci\u003eA Monster Calls \u003c\/i\u003ethrough revealing interviews with the cast and crew—including Bayona, MacDougall, Jones, Neeson, and Weaver—and stunning behind-the-scenes visuals, such as concept art and on-set stills. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of A Monster Calls \u003c\/i\u003ealso delves into the electrifying special effects that bring the titular behemoth to life and the creation of the unique animated segments that accompany the monster’s stories in the film.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n The ultimate companion to one of the most exceptional films of 2016, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of A Monster Calls\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for film fans.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547992264862,"sku":"HPC-9781608879830","price":64.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9781608879830.jpg?v=1681651198","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781608879830","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}