Titan Books: Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman

Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman

Daniel Wallace

Dimensions: 254 x 279mm

Hardback: 184pp

Publication date: 18 June 2013

Illustration detail: Colour photos throughout

ISBN: 9781781168172

RRP £29.99

Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman offers an intimate look at the reinvention of the world’s most iconic superhero through the eyes of acclaimed director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) and producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy). This unique companion book offers a rich selection of materials, from concept art and behind-the-scenes set photography to director commentary and interviews with key creatives, unlocking the secrets behind giving new life to an immortal hero.

Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill as Superman. Also appearing are three-time Oscar® nominee Amy Adams (The Fighter) as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, and Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne (What’s Love Got to Do with It) as her editor-in-chief, Perry White. Starring as Clark Kent’s adoptive parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent, are Oscar® nominee Diane Lane (Unfaithful) and Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves).

Squaring off against the superhero are two other surviving Kryptonians, the villainous General Zod, played by Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), and Faora, Zod’s evil partner, played by Antje Traue. Also from Superman’s native Krypton are Lara Lor-Van, Superman’s mother, played by Ayelet Zurer, and Superman’s father, Jor-El, portrayed by Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator). Rounding out the cast are Harry Lennix as U.S. military man General Swanwick, as well as Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy.

MAN OF STEEL and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.

Okay. You know how the comic-cum-movie buffs near wet themselves when thoseWatchmen movie related books were published?  When they see this book they will need to be wearing extra strong diapers.

Quality of production is never a question of concern when it comes to these Titan Books and for what you get £29.99 is not expensive.   Comic book based movie fans are really treated these days and if a dear one of yours is a geek –present for a birthday….or any day…is sorted. Buy this one!