by Steve Starkey & Mark Cotta Vaz
On November 16th, 2007, visual effects innovator Robert Zemeckis uses motion capture technology to resurrect the ancient epic poem "Beowulf" for the modern screen. Actors Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, and Robin Wright Penn bring to life Neil Gaiman's fascinating redefinition of this macabre dark ages tale. This extraordinary hardcover is packed with lavish concept art from production designer Doug Chiang's revered studio (responsible for the design of Star Wars Episode I and War of the Worlds), while quotes from the production designers, artists, actors, and filmmakers, as well as accessible text on the technology utilized in the film, complete this stunning homage to the genesis and visual execution of a unique motion picture.