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Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinemaand for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picturedriven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers inside the classic film's marvelous creation story via neverbeforeseen black and white and color photography from the set and contemporary interviews with the cast and crew, most notably, legendary writerdirector Mel Brooks.With access to more than 225 behindthescenes photos and production stills, and with captions written by Brooks, this book will also rely on interviews with gifted director of photography Gerald Hirschfeld, Academy Awardwinning actress Cloris Leachman and veteran producer Michael Gruskoff.Mel Brooks is an American film director, screenwriter, comedian, actor, producer, composer and songwriter. Brooks is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies including The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World, Part I, Spaceballs and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. More recently, he had a smash hit on Broadway with the musical adaptation of his first film, The Producers. An EGOT winner, he received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009, the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award in June 2013, and a British Film Institute Fellowship in March 2015. Three of Brooks' classics have appeared on AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Laughs list. Blazing Saddles at number 6, The Producers at number 11, and Young Frankenstein at number 13.Judd Apatow is one of the most important comic minds of his generation. He wrote and directed the films The 40YearOld Virgin (cowritten with Steve Carell), Knocked Up, Funny People, and This Is 40, and his producing credits include Superbad, Bridesmaids, and Anchorman. Apatow is the executive producer of HBO's Girls.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Young Frankenstein: The Story of the Making of the Film'? A: The book primarily highlights the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of the comedy classic 'Young Frankenstein', featuring insights from Mel Brooks and numerous photographs from the set.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Mel Brooks, a renowned American film director, screenwriter, and comedian known for his work in comedy films.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: Readers can expect a mix of original interviews, behind-the-scenes photographs, and humorous commentary related to the making of 'Young Frankenstein'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Young Frankenstein: The Story of the Making of the Film' published? A: The book was published on October 18, 2016.
- Q: Is the book in good condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is an illustrated edition.
- Q: Does the book include any interviews? A: Yes, it includes interviews with key cast and crew members, providing valuable insights into the film's production.
- Q: Are there any notable accolades associated with Mel Brooks? A: Yes, Mel Brooks is an EGOT winner and received several honors, including a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009 and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2013.