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Planet of the Apes: The Complete History

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Planet of the Apes: The Complete History is the definitive guide to the iconic science fiction franchise. This lavishly illustrated book explores the making of all five original films, the two Tim Burton reboots, and the recent prequel trilogy. With exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, and rare concept art, this is the ultimate resource for fans of the Planet of the Apes.

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History

by Sean Egan

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The Original Films

The original Planet of the Apes film was released in 1968 and starred Charlton Heston as astronaut George Taylor. Taylor crash-lands on a strange planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are enslaved. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it spawned four sequels: Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970),Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971),Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972),and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973).

The original films were groundbreaking for their time. They tackled social issues such as racism, slavery, and environmentalism. They also featured groundbreaking special effects, which helped to bring the apes to life.

The Tim Burton Reboots

In 2001, Tim Burton directed a remake of the original Planet of the Apes film. The film starred Mark Wahlberg as George Taylor. Burton's remake was a critical and commercial success, and it spawned a sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).

Burton's films were more visually ambitious than the original films. They also featured a more complex and nuanced portrayal of the apes. The films were praised for their stunning visuals and their thought-provoking stories.

The Prequel Trilogy

In 2011, a prequel trilogy to the original films was released. The trilogy consisted of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011),Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014),and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).

The prequel trilogy tells the story of how the apes came to power on the planet. The films were critical and commercial successes, and they were praised for their groundbreaking special effects and their emotionally resonant stories.

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History is the ultimate resource for fans of the iconic science fiction franchise. This lavishly illustrated book explores the making of all five original films, the two Tim Burton reboots, and the recent prequel trilogy. With exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, and rare concept art, this is the ultimate guide to the Planet of the Apes.

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History is available now from all major booksellers.

Exclusive Interviews

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History features exclusive interviews with cast and crew members from all of the Planet of the Apes films. These interviews provide a unique insight into the making of the films and the legacy of the franchise.

Some of the people interviewed for the book include:

Charlton Heston (George Taylor)
Roddy McDowall (Cornelius)
Kim Hunter (Zira)
Mark Wahlberg (George Taylor)
Tim Burton (Director)
Matt Reeves (Director)
Andy Serkis (Caesar)

Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History is packed with behind-the-scenes photos from all of the Planet of the Apes films. These photos provide a rare glimpse into the making of the films and the creative process behind them.

Some of the behind-the-scenes photos included in the book include:

Charlton Heston in costume as George Taylor
Roddy McDowall applying ape makeup
Tim Burton directing Mark Wahlberg
Andy Serkis performing motion capture for Caesar

Rare Concept Art

Planet of the Apes: The Complete History features rare concept art from all of the Planet of the Apes films. This concept art provides a glimpse into the early development of the films and the creative vision behind them.

Some of the concept art included in the book includes: