{"product_id":"the-story-of-marvel-studios-the-making-of-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-9781419732447","title":"The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis lavish two-volume set presents the definitive story of how Marvel Studios created the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as told by the studio's creatives, and the cast and crew of \u003ci\u003eThe Infinity Saga\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfterword by Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark\/Iron Man)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of Marvel Studios \u003c\/i\u003eis the first-ever, fully authorized, all-access history of Marvel Studios' creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as told by the producers, writers, directors, concept artists, VFX artists, cast, and crew who brought it to life. Year-by-year, project-by-project, the studio's founding and meteoric growth are described through detailed personal stories, anecdotes, and remembrances of noteworthy challenges, breakthrough milestones, and history-making successes. Together, these stories reveal how each of the films evolved into one ongoing cinematic narrative, as coauthors Tara Bennett and Paul Terry chart the complete production history of \u003ci\u003eThe Infinity Saga\u003c\/i\u003e's 23 movies from 2008's \u003ci\u003eIron Man\u003c\/i\u003e all the way up to, and including, 2019's \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Endgame\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man: Far From Home\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bennett and Terry were granted unprecedented access to Marvel Studios, which led to this years-in-the-making tome containing personal stories from more than 200 interviews, including every Marvel Studios producer; MCU writers and directors; the stars of \u003ci\u003eThe Infinity Saga\u003c\/i\u003e; concept artists, costume designers, composers, and the talents behind the MCU's dazzling visual effects; and more. Featuring previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photography and archival production material, as well as personal photos and memorabilia from cast and crew, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Marvel Studios \u003c\/i\u003eis the essential, collectible chronicle of how the Marvel Cinematic Universe was brought to life. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 512 pages chart the entire history-making story of Marvel Studios--from its inception, through Phases One, Two, and Three, and to the dawn of Phase Four \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Featuring more than 200 interviews with the studio's staff, cast, and crew for all 23 movies in \u003ci\u003eThe Infinity Saga\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes more than 500 production photos, plus never-before-seen filmmakers' archival materials and personal memorabilia from the cast and crew \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Deluxe two-volume, foil-stamped cloth hardcover set, featuring exclusive cover art by Ryan Meinerding (Marvel Studios Head of Visual Development) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Metallized reinforced slipcase with exclusive wraparound MCU concept art montage, featuring art by Adi Granov, Ryan Meinerding, Andy Park, and Charlie Wen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTara Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author who has written (or cowritten) thirty official books on TV and film, including \u003ci\u003eSons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFringe: September's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutlander: Official TV Series Companions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShowrunners: The Art of Making a TV Series\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China\u003c\/i\u003e. Based in Los Angeles, Tara covers television and film for online and print outlets such as \u003ci\u003eSFX Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTotal Film\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSyfy Wire\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePaste Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also an adjunct professor at Rowan University in New Jersey. She lives in Los Angeles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Terry\u003c\/b\u003e is a music artist, producer, and bestselling author. He has written\/cowritten numerous official books on film and television, including \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFringe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBig Trouble in Little China\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. As a composer, Paul's scores include \u003ci\u003eSidney \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, the multi-award-winning feature documentary (which he also executive produced); the drama \u003ci\u003eEmily\u003c\/i\u003e (starring Felicity Jones and Christopher Eccleston); and the chiller \u003ci\u003eCare\u003c\/i\u003e. Under the moniker of Cellarscape, his albums include \u003ci\u003eExo Echo\u003c\/i\u003e and the Independent Music Award nominated \u003ci\u003eThe Act of Letting Go\u003c\/i\u003e. Paul has composed and produced more than thirty albums. 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