James Cameron's Titanic

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Summary: A wonderful movie companion!
Review: "James Cameron's Titanic" has a little something for all different sets of movie fans. There's an incredible amount of photos and captures from the movie which will no doubt be scanned and posted on the net by hundreds of the movie's teenage fans (and those sites DO exist), while the way in which the making of the film is presented in words and behind-the-scenes photographs will surely please film students and buffs. The detail payed to the execution of the material is as meticulous and praise-worthy as the movie itself. This is a must-have for any fan of the movie, offering more than you could ask for for a movie that gives you everything you want from it.

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Summary: Dazzling
Review: As a filmmaker, this book provided me with great insights on the making of one of the most seen films of all times. It's awesome for filmmakers as well as regular audience. It will blow you away. You will see the film under a different light.

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Summary: Titanic--the greatest movie ever! A review from its #1 fan!
Review: I don't know where to start. I am overwhelmed from reading the reviews. I am thrilled that so many others were as touched by the film as I was. I have seen the movie 11 times, and don't intend to stop--ever. I will be first in line when it comes time to pre-buy the movie. Yes, I have read the book. It is amazing. James Cameron certainly has a way with words. I didn't expect it to hit me so hard, but the first paragraph on the inside cover brought me to tears. Looking at the pictures is like watching the movie again. And by now I know the words.. :-) There has never been a movie like Titanic. Everything about it is awe-inspiring, and the fact that this really happened is what got me so into it. I have become quite the Titanic historian since the release of this film, and it seems like the more I discover, the more I want to go back to the theaters. I am happy even when the movie is sold out because that means it is accomplishing what James Cameron set out to do. It is touching the lives of millions of people and opening their eyes to one of the greatest tragedies of all time. I get choked up every time I try to write how I feel about this movie and book, and everything surrounding them, and so I will just say that never before have I been so fascinated and broken-hearted at the same time. I hope that Titanic continues in it's huge success, and you can all bet that I'll be doing my part to keep it going strong. Oh, and if anyone wants someone to talk to about the movie who will share in their excitement and not think they're loony for seeing the movie so many times, feel free to email me!!

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Summary: Making It Count!!!
Review: I ordered this book and I was not sure what to expect, I just knew it was about Titanic and I had to have it! I received the book 2 weeks later and I was in awe! This book is excellent, and definite buy for Titanic lovers! I've seen the movie 6 times so far. It was the best movie I've ever seen, James Cameron made this movie in a way that made you feel that you were part of it. You could actually feel the despare and panic these people were feeling. I don't think I've ever cried so much in my entire life. Leonard DeCaprio and Kate Winslet were excellent in this movie. I feel in love with them and the love that they shared. The ending truly broke my heart! This is definitely a must see!! Please feel free to email me if you'd like to talk further about Titanic!

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Summary: The Expedition
Review: It had been quite some time since I last saw the movie. Aftter watching director James Cameron's Titanic on DVD recently, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed the film, the sappy love story notwithstanding. I am suprised that, even though the DVD has been out for quite a few years, as popular as it is/was--There are no "real" extras on the disc. Always wanting to learn how they movies are made, I decided to revist this book, to find out how they made "Ship of Dreams" come alive.

It is clear from the start, reading Cameron's foreward, that he had a true passion for the story of Titanic. This feeling obviously lives on today, with the release of his IMAX documentary, Ghosts Of The Abyss. Writer Ed W. Marsh was given the task of chronicling the making of the film. From Cameron's first trips to the wreakage, through the planning, filmming, and post production, it's a fairly good read. Key cast and crew are interviewed, the sinking of the ship, which happens over the course of almost the entire second half of the film, is expained in detail. The real strenth of the book though, lies in the towering photography of Doug Kirkland. The 192 page book is as much a pictorial about the making of Titanic, as it is anything else.

The book is recomended, especially, since the DVD lacks any extras, or for any die hard fan, who doesn't already own it

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Summary: Beautiful Photography!
Review: This book has excellent photography of many scenes from the movie. It explains all the measures of making the movie from costumes to digital effects. It shows every character and their part in the film. The shots of the replica of the Titanic are very nice. It tells you how they built and designed the ship. It's like the Behind the Scenes of Titanic except it's in a book and you don't have to tape it. I enjoyed reading about how they made the computer extras. They look very real. I recommend this book to any Titanic fan or photographer.

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Summary: Great For Titanic Buffs!
Review: This book is absolutely beautiful! The photography is amazing and the book is very informative as well. A must for any fan of this classic film.