Universal Studios' JAWS is one of the most compelling and enduring movies ever made. Thrilling generations of audiences worldwide with its tight plot, memorable characters, and ground-breaking special effects - those that brought the great white shark to terrifying life even after many said it couldn't be done. Buoyed by an energetic young director, Steven Spielberg, and through collaboration with trusted and equally determined production designer Joe Alves, the two proved integral to the making of this classic motion picture. Joe Alves: Designing JAWS provides the production designer's view into the development of this world-renowned film. Included are Joes' stunning pre-production illustrations; handwritten location and production notes; on-set photographs; blueprints of the shark's design and first-time publication of his complete catalogue of storyboards used to chart the heart-stopping action. Painstakingly compiled and written by Joe Alves' biographer and JAWS expert, Dennis Prince, Joe Alves: Designing JAWS is a must-have addition to every film reference library.

About the Author
Dennis L. Prince is a professional writer and published author with titles that span business, technical, internet, and entertainment-related subjects. Born in Sunnyvale, California, he began his writing career in 1998 and has enjoyed a steady output that has amounted to more than a dozen published book-length works plus hundreds of magazine and online articles. His lifetime love for movies and television led him to focus his writing on the topics of film, filmmakers, and popular culture. His favorite film is JAWS. Prince makes his home in Rocklin, California, with his wife and two children.

Reviews
"the most up-my-alley making of release this year" - Birth.Movies.Death "It's a quality work...fans of the film won't want to miss it" - Borg.com "beautiful, nostalgic" - Slice of SciFi



Book Information
ISBN 9781789091014
Author Dennis L. Prince
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd