Peter Jackson: From Gore to Mordor. Paul A. Woods (First Edition Paperback) 2005

 PETER JACKSON FROM GORE TO MORDOR Edited by Paul. A. Woods

This book charts every step of Jackson's startling and innovative journey. From humble beginnings shooting Super 8 shorts in the family home to the remake of King Kong, his favourite movie of all time, the career of Peter Jackson is a backyard odyssey. Working exclusively within his native country, the Kiwi film geek and monster cultist has extended the range of what is possible in commercial cinema.

This unique anthology contains a definitive range of artices, interviews and essays. The early days of 'pltsick' gore comedies BAD TASTE, MEET THE FEEBLES and BRAINDEAD are ressurected in articles from the horror fan press. The bittersweet HEAVENLY CREATURES, based on New Zealand's most infamous murder case, is examined from cinematic and historical perspectives. TC Mockumentary FORGOTTEN SILVEr is analysed in terms of how it hoaxed an unsuspecting NZ public. The production of THE FRIGHTENERS points towards a merging of state-of-the-art FX and engaging storylines. The impact of the Lord of the Rings movies is detailed in a section which recounts the epoch-defining seven years in the making...

Illustrated with stills throughout!

A FIRST PRINTING EDITION paperback published in 2005 by Plexus as part of their ULTRASCREEN series.