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Los tesoros de la Saga Crepúsculo
Immerse yourself in the world of the spectacular The Twilight Saga film series. Written and designed in collaboration with the entire cast and crew who brought all four of Stephenie Meyer's celebrated novels to the silver screen, this official treasure trove delivers an enchanting experience, transporting readers to the vampire world by sharing filmmaking secrets, never-before-seen candid set photography and artwork, and exclusive stories from the stars.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2012
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February 23, 2016
I've read numerous books about movies - various companion guides, trivia guides, and, in terms of the Hunger Games, even tribute guides. I generally take them in stride since they mostly feature pictures about the upcoming film with little intriguing information.
However, the Twilight film archive is an all encompassing guide to the series. Not only does it include pictures and insight into the upcoming final film, it features information about the entire series. It goes into the various actors, their characters, the sets, how they handled the pandaemonium during filming, and so forth.
My rating is not based on the value of the literature. I recognize this is not on par with my favorite books, but in terms of film guides, this is far superior to anything I've ever read. They included cut outs and call sheets, information we normally never see as a movie viewer. This was obviously not slapped together just for the sake of making some money. I felt like the team that created this really wanted something incredible for the fans to take home and keep.
I give major props to this film archive. No matter your thoughts on the films, this book was well done.
However, the Twilight film archive is an all encompassing guide to the series. Not only does it include pictures and insight into the upcoming final film, it features information about the entire series. It goes into the various actors, their characters, the sets, how they handled the pandaemonium during filming, and so forth.
My rating is not based on the value of the literature. I recognize this is not on par with my favorite books, but in terms of film guides, this is far superior to anything I've ever read. They included cut outs and call sheets, information we normally never see as a movie viewer. This was obviously not slapped together just for the sake of making some money. I felt like the team that created this really wanted something incredible for the fans to take home and keep.
I give major props to this film archive. No matter your thoughts on the films, this book was well done.
October 28, 2012
Ok, let me justify my 5 star rating. No, this is not an amazing piece of literature. Hell, I don't think it can even be called literature. It's a book about a film series.
The Complete Archive takes us through the journey of all 5 Twilight movies. Woven throughout each movie are introductions to the actors, and not just the main three. It talks about the wolves and the humans, and all the new vampires brought in during the finale one. There are memories written from producers, directors, and actors. On top of that, there are replica film call sheets, movie premiere tickets, and more.
Why give this 5 stars? Because of the feeling of nostalgia I got flipping through each page. It brought back the feelings of excitement I had when I saw Twilight in the theater for the first time. It made me forget about all the drama and hype surrounding the actors and made me excited for the finale movie, which, honestly, I hadn't been excited for lately.
So, good job. Thank you for this wonderful souvenir to commemorate this film journey.
The Complete Archive takes us through the journey of all 5 Twilight movies. Woven throughout each movie are introductions to the actors, and not just the main three. It talks about the wolves and the humans, and all the new vampires brought in during the finale one. There are memories written from producers, directors, and actors. On top of that, there are replica film call sheets, movie premiere tickets, and more.
Why give this 5 stars? Because of the feeling of nostalgia I got flipping through each page. It brought back the feelings of excitement I had when I saw Twilight in the theater for the first time. It made me forget about all the drama and hype surrounding the actors and made me excited for the finale movie, which, honestly, I hadn't been excited for lately.
So, good job. Thank you for this wonderful souvenir to commemorate this film journey.
June 10, 2023
This is one of my all-time favourite books to go through from time to time!
Memorabilia includes:
1. Photos
2. Scripts
3. Posters
4. Passes
5. Tattoos
And more!
Memorabilia includes:
1. Photos
2. Scripts
3. Posters
4. Passes
5. Tattoos
And more!
December 2, 2012
For the Twilight fans it's a great addition to their collection. The book is of good quality and has many beautiful photos. Nice extra behind the scenes info. Enjoyed the read and it's definitely a book to cherish for years to come.
May 7, 2014
I am incredibly happy with this book! I am absolutely thrilled when my dad gave this to me as a surprise. He told me that this book was sold out and when the possibility of never going to read this book is sinking in the back of my mind, he pulled out a brown paper bag containing this!
Okay, back to my review....
As a fan of this series, I would definitely say that this book really exceeded my expectations. The book is clearly for the fans and is made beautifully, not something that is just stamped together here or pasted together there .... no, this book is made to make us fans be nostalgic, remembering the time from the first movie up to the last. The makers even included never before seen footages from the making of the movies, little treasures inside such as stickers, stills that are made into post card like photos, the signed posters, etc..
A MUST BUY FOR EVERY TWILIGHT FAN, you won't regret buying this :-)
Okay, back to my review....
As a fan of this series, I would definitely say that this book really exceeded my expectations. The book is clearly for the fans and is made beautifully, not something that is just stamped together here or pasted together there .... no, this book is made to make us fans be nostalgic, remembering the time from the first movie up to the last. The makers even included never before seen footages from the making of the movies, little treasures inside such as stickers, stills that are made into post card like photos, the signed posters, etc..
A MUST BUY FOR EVERY TWILIGHT FAN, you won't regret buying this :-)
July 3, 2019
Passei anos me perguntando se realmente valia a pena comprar esse livro, pois não foi publicado no Brasil e a versão importada é um pouco cara. Mas, quer saber? Vale muito a pena SIM! É LINDO demais! É grande, tem capa dura, fotos dos bastidores, trechos de entrevistas e muitos extras que com certeza deixam os fãs apaixonados e com saudade daquela época. Foi muito gostoso rever esses momentos tão especiais.
January 8, 2013
The first time I found out about this book, I was completely ecstatic. I'm such a twihard and I was so excited that they were releasing this archive type book, especially when there were 'mementos' involved.
Also, as a student, this book was quite affordable and not as expensive as I'd expected.
First time exploring the book was magical, I often had to stop and calm myself down because it brings back so much memories. I could also say cheesily, I fell in love with the saga all over again. Everything you possibly needed to know about the movies were in here.
I loved the postcard-sized pictures, the cullen crest and wolf tattoo stickers and the signed poster. Honestly though, as amazing as the book already is, I expected it to be more interactive and to have more little treasures. (Like maybe Bella's moonstone and/or engagement ring? Well, a girl can dream can't she :) )
All in all, there are no words to describe how much I love it. Thank goodness it's hardcover because it's going to be with me for a very, very long time.
Also, as a student, this book was quite affordable and not as expensive as I'd expected.
First time exploring the book was magical, I often had to stop and calm myself down because it brings back so much memories. I could also say cheesily, I fell in love with the saga all over again. Everything you possibly needed to know about the movies were in here.
I loved the postcard-sized pictures, the cullen crest and wolf tattoo stickers and the signed poster. Honestly though, as amazing as the book already is, I expected it to be more interactive and to have more little treasures. (Like maybe Bella's moonstone and/or engagement ring? Well, a girl can dream can't she :) )
All in all, there are no words to describe how much I love it. Thank goodness it's hardcover because it's going to be with me for a very, very long time.
September 8, 2017
I wanted to get this book for two months, I'm so glad I got it, as a Twilight fan this seems great, I loved it though I hated one thing, the extra photos and stuff are stuck, if you tried to remove them you would destroy the photos, so basically don't remove anything from it's place, other than that, enjoy the book.
March 19, 2015
I recommend this to any "Twilight Saga Fan" It has everything you need to know about each movie they made and they add thing like their schedule during the movies, Autographed Posters, Copies of the Premiere passes! Trust Me if you love the "Twilight" Saga You have to add this to your "Twilight" Collection! You will love it! :)
July 26, 2015
This is just such a magically beautiful written archive. I was overwhelmed when I opened it. I keep looking at it!! It's just outstanding.
PERFECT for any Twilight fan!!!
I would rate this 10**********
PERFECT for any Twilight fan!!!
I would rate this 10**********
May 19, 2020
so good!!! interviews, photos, cast bio's and so much more; all from beginning to end, all 5 movies! definitely a must for any fan..so glad I got it!
January 1, 2016
Remember those days of Twilight pandemonium? How awesome it was to see the movie at the midnight showing? And to catch the earlier showings if you were lucky enough to get a pass?
This book brings it all back.
Not only does this book cover the Twilight premieres and the craze over Edward, Bella, and Jacob on-screen, it covers behind the scenes items and moments that were either never talked about or just overlooked during promos and such.
This took The Twilight Saga beyond the films with stories told by the actors (one of them by Jackson Rathbone--Jasper Whitlock/Hale/Cullen--my favorite), with tidbits never covered by the directors before, with memories of being there as well as ephemera from the movies and premieres. Better than any of the magazine articles, better than the interviews. You get a peek into a world that could only exist in Twilight. A real fan's view and not something we've heard or seen a million times over. There are playlists, casting call sheets, images from the movies as well as behind the scenes. All beautifully done. So many little details, my head would have been spinning if I hadn't had a clue as to what they were talking about.
Overall, a great book. It's fun walking down memory lane, though I think they concentrated a little too much on the fan reactions to the films and media concerning them more than the films themselves--hence the four and not five stars--but definitely worth a read if you were part of that craze. I guess if you weren't in the Twilight world, this book would be a thousand question marks...a million guffaws. I would say read it if you are just now reading the books...it can only enhance the experience.
List of ephemera included:
Twilight Call Sheet (copy) - page 8
Image of Edward and Bella post Spider-Monkey Moment in the tree - page 12
Image of Edward and Bella from New Moon - page 19
Image of Edward from Eclipse - page 28
Invitation to the premiere of Twilight - page 42
Crew Call Sheet for Untitled Sports Movie (New Moon) - page 48
Image of Jacob and Bella from New Moon - page 51
Wolf Pack temporary Tattoo - page 56
MTV Movie Award (2010) ticket - page 76
Crew Call Sheet from Eclipse - page 80
Crew Call Sheet from Eclipse - page 84
Design Sketchbook - page 87
Fold out pages with paper Wolf cut-outs - page 88 to page 96
Image of Bella running though the woods in Breaking Dawn pt 2 - page 99
Laminated passes to the movie premieres - page 105
Call Sheet for Breaking Dawn (part 2) - page 109
Fold out pages with Wedding Invitation for Edward and Bella's Wedding - page 112 to page 119
Image of Edward and Bella from Breaking Dawn pt 1 - page 120
Page from Breaking Dawn part 2 script (yellow copy) - page 123
Image of Bella waking into Vampireness (Cold Ones) - page 125
Image of Bella in the wolf's (Jacob's) eye from New Moon - page 134
Script sheets from Breaking Dawn part 2 (goldenrod)- page 135
Twilight and Breaking Dawn signed movie posters (copies) - inside back cover
This book brings it all back.
Not only does this book cover the Twilight premieres and the craze over Edward, Bella, and Jacob on-screen, it covers behind the scenes items and moments that were either never talked about or just overlooked during promos and such.
This took The Twilight Saga beyond the films with stories told by the actors (one of them by Jackson Rathbone--Jasper Whitlock/Hale/Cullen--my favorite), with tidbits never covered by the directors before, with memories of being there as well as ephemera from the movies and premieres. Better than any of the magazine articles, better than the interviews. You get a peek into a world that could only exist in Twilight. A real fan's view and not something we've heard or seen a million times over. There are playlists, casting call sheets, images from the movies as well as behind the scenes. All beautifully done. So many little details, my head would have been spinning if I hadn't had a clue as to what they were talking about.
Overall, a great book. It's fun walking down memory lane, though I think they concentrated a little too much on the fan reactions to the films and media concerning them more than the films themselves--hence the four and not five stars--but definitely worth a read if you were part of that craze. I guess if you weren't in the Twilight world, this book would be a thousand question marks...a million guffaws. I would say read it if you are just now reading the books...it can only enhance the experience.
List of ephemera included:
Twilight Call Sheet (copy) - page 8
Image of Edward and Bella post Spider-Monkey Moment in the tree - page 12
Image of Edward and Bella from New Moon - page 19
Image of Edward from Eclipse - page 28
Invitation to the premiere of Twilight - page 42
Crew Call Sheet for Untitled Sports Movie (New Moon) - page 48
Image of Jacob and Bella from New Moon - page 51
Wolf Pack temporary Tattoo - page 56
MTV Movie Award (2010) ticket - page 76
Crew Call Sheet from Eclipse - page 80
Crew Call Sheet from Eclipse - page 84
Design Sketchbook - page 87
Fold out pages with paper Wolf cut-outs - page 88 to page 96
Image of Bella running though the woods in Breaking Dawn pt 2 - page 99
Laminated passes to the movie premieres - page 105
Call Sheet for Breaking Dawn (part 2) - page 109
Fold out pages with Wedding Invitation for Edward and Bella's Wedding - page 112 to page 119
Image of Edward and Bella from Breaking Dawn pt 1 - page 120
Page from Breaking Dawn part 2 script (yellow copy) - page 123
Image of Bella waking into Vampireness (Cold Ones) - page 125
Image of Bella in the wolf's (Jacob's) eye from New Moon - page 134
Script sheets from Breaking Dawn part 2 (goldenrod)- page 135
Twilight and Breaking Dawn signed movie posters (copies) - inside back cover
September 20, 2014
Goddammit, I am probably going to be the only [straight] guy reviewing this book. *Curse you Gods, who gave me an emotional capacity of a 15-year old girl~!
Seriously, though, this book was almost tailor-made for me, because I love books that:
- Are big in size, because big books let me overcompensate for... things;
- Have glossy pages, because I like stuff that's shiny and sparkly;
- Have a minimum of 2:1 ratio between photos/illustrations and text, because I am technically reading, even though I'm exerting a minimum amount of effort;
- Have ANYTHING to do with "Twilight".
It's been a good year since the last time I've watched the entire saga (right before the final premier), so this book was just what the doctor ordered - a refreshing look back at those beautiful movies. Of course, I had a hard case of the twilight bug [still do, to a degree], so I've watched all of the "Making of" documentaries: as a result, I basically knew everything in the book. Still, the photos, fun memorabilia, cards, copies of invitations and fun little tidbits like that were pretty cool to look at while you're surfing through the pages. Books like this are the reason I still try my best to delay the inevitable switch to ebooks, because there is a certain amount of pleasure in holding photos, opening silly little envelopes and having a hardcover like that on your table or bookshelf.
Seriously, though, this book was almost tailor-made for me, because I love books that:
- Are big in size, because big books let me overcompensate for... things;
- Have glossy pages, because I like stuff that's shiny and sparkly;
- Have a minimum of 2:1 ratio between photos/illustrations and text, because I am technically reading, even though I'm exerting a minimum amount of effort;
- Have ANYTHING to do with "Twilight".
It's been a good year since the last time I've watched the entire saga (right before the final premier), so this book was just what the doctor ordered - a refreshing look back at those beautiful movies. Of course, I had a hard case of the twilight bug [still do, to a degree], so I've watched all of the "Making of" documentaries: as a result, I basically knew everything in the book. Still, the photos, fun memorabilia, cards, copies of invitations and fun little tidbits like that were pretty cool to look at while you're surfing through the pages. Books like this are the reason I still try my best to delay the inevitable switch to ebooks, because there is a certain amount of pleasure in holding photos, opening silly little envelopes and having a hardcover like that on your table or bookshelf.
August 23, 2017
For a Twilight fanatic like me, I didn't expect to love this work.
I couldn't ever imagine how was really the process not to just direct or perform in a movie, but it's really impressive all the hard, intense and organized situation that is to have castings for all te actors and actresses, producers, schedules on hours to film, get the people ready, respect as much as possible the story on paper that was the result of Meyer's dream. Being on premieres, respect minimum detail, perform in a film years of work with no words but images instead this time.
I don't think I had acknowledge of how making five films in four years was such an incredible journey. I mean, I saw the movies expecting that they would respect the plot on the story, but I don't think that besides of the Twilight Books I ever imagined that it such a long process. Whether you love or hate Twilight, it's really impressive all that it took.
Even if I weren't a Twilight fan, I would still find this an amazing compilation of real treasures.
I couldn't ever imagine how was really the process not to just direct or perform in a movie, but it's really impressive all the hard, intense and organized situation that is to have castings for all te actors and actresses, producers, schedules on hours to film, get the people ready, respect as much as possible the story on paper that was the result of Meyer's dream. Being on premieres, respect minimum detail, perform in a film years of work with no words but images instead this time.
I don't think I had acknowledge of how making five films in four years was such an incredible journey. I mean, I saw the movies expecting that they would respect the plot on the story, but I don't think that besides of the Twilight Books I ever imagined that it such a long process. Whether you love or hate Twilight, it's really impressive all that it took.
Even if I weren't a Twilight fan, I would still find this an amazing compilation of real treasures.
January 28, 2018
Este es un libro donde literalmente trae tesoros de la saga crepúsculo, que cualquier fan de los libros y/o las películas va amar pues trae recuerdos, anécdotas de los productores, directores, guionistas, diseñadores y actores. Nos muestra la dedicación y el compromiso de llevar los libros a la pantalla de una forma no tan plana sino cargada de sentimientos que se transmitieron en los libros, cuidando cada detalle como la escenografía, el vestuario, los diálogos, la música, los paisajes, en fin todo para que las adaptaciones fueran lo que los fans esperaban. Algo que trae extra son algunos objetos que todo fan amaría tener como por ejemplo trae copias de las invitaciones a la boda, identificaciones que se utilizaron para entrar a las red carpet de los estrenos, trae las pegatinas de los tatuajes de los lobos al igual que el escudo de los Cullen y lo mejor de todo dos poster de la saga firmados por los actores.
April 15, 2021
El texto es medio aburrido y como que recicla mucho de las guías oficiales de la película. Lo más rescatable: Cameron Bright (Alec) comenta que su hermano le tenía miedo por los pupilentes rojos, Robert recomendó a su maquillista de Agua Para Elefantes para las películas de Amanecer y algunos puntos como que en Luna Nueva evitaron el color rojo durante la película para que al final destacara mucho más en los Volturi o la historia de la guionista que casi hecha a perder la película de Eclipse.
¿Lo mega genial? Todas las postales, invitaciones, gafetes hasta enmicados, la invitación a la boda y los póster con autógrafos impresos al final. Eso está mega genial. Se sintió mucho más todos esos pequeños regalos dentro de la guía.
¿Lo mega genial? Todas las postales, invitaciones, gafetes hasta enmicados, la invitación a la boda y los póster con autógrafos impresos al final. Eso está mega genial. Se sintió mucho más todos esos pequeños regalos dentro de la guía.
October 25, 2016
Un'opera assolutamente imperdibile per i fan di questa saga cinematografica nata dai romanzi della Meyer... un libro pieno di curiosità, testimonianze, foto, estratti della sceneggiatura.... e potrei continuare all'infinito!! Un tesoro tanto da leggere, quanto da sfogliare e osservare maniacalmente in ogni suo angolo.
Se siete drogati di Twilight come me... è un'opera da non perdere!!!
Se siete drogati di Twilight come me... è un'opera da non perdere!!!
October 14, 2012
This is a must for any collector of Twilight stuff. It is filled with memorabilia... premiere passes, wedding invitation, detachable pictures, signed posters, access passes, script sheets and more. There is also glimpses into the final film of the saga. Five very impressed stars for me.
October 30, 2012
I have added this as one of the final pieces of the Twilight Saga to my collection. In it you find a lot of behind the scenes information that you will not find in another publication. It's the perfect coffee table book for those who are extreme Twihards or have their own twi-cave.
December 2, 2012
Despite the series it's informing you about, for any Twilight fan, this book offers the casts' thoughts, passes, pictures, poster, set lists...etc. My sister is an avid fan so she thoroughly enjoys it...now, I shall get the Harry Potter one :DDDD
December 3, 2012
Absolutely stunning! A must have for every twilight fan :D
October 30, 2012
Absolutely loved it!!!
November 26, 2012
Fun book with lots of little items in pockets. The copy I read is a library book so I'm sure it will be losing some of those items eventually.
December 16, 2018
I wasn’t totally sure what to expect with this film archive, considering illustrated companions already exist for the first four movies I thought this might just be a lot of the same information. However, that wasn’t really the case, there were some repeated bits but this archive focuses much less on the technical aspects of the film making. Instead this book has much more input from different cast members and their experiences and favourite moments.
The coolest thing about this book is all the little bits and pieces you get insides such as replica premier tickets, a wedding invite and posters.
It was also great to finally get some Breaking Dawn part 2 content, considering they never published the illustrated companion for that movie it was great to finally get a bit of insight. However, there wasn’t much on Bella’s transformation and the final battle scene which I was pretty disappointed by.
The reason this book is a four star instead of five is simply due to the incredibly poor placement of these extras. Many of them are covering other pictures and text, particularly the postcards and the wedding invite. The invite in particular is smack in the middle of stunning shot of Bella and Edward from the wedding, completely covering their faces.
This extras are also glued in so strongly that if you tried to pull them out you’d more than likely damage the page underneath.
I was lucky enough to get this book for only $10 from a used book website so I’m not too bothered by this poorly planned execution. However, considering this book has a $40-60 price tag when brought new I would have been SUPER mad to find that half the pictures are covered.
If you can find one cheap, it’s a great book to add your Twilight collection.
The coolest thing about this book is all the little bits and pieces you get insides such as replica premier tickets, a wedding invite and posters.
It was also great to finally get some Breaking Dawn part 2 content, considering they never published the illustrated companion for that movie it was great to finally get a bit of insight. However, there wasn’t much on Bella’s transformation and the final battle scene which I was pretty disappointed by.
The reason this book is a four star instead of five is simply due to the incredibly poor placement of these extras. Many of them are covering other pictures and text, particularly the postcards and the wedding invite. The invite in particular is smack in the middle of stunning shot of Bella and Edward from the wedding, completely covering their faces.
This extras are also glued in so strongly that if you tried to pull them out you’d more than likely damage the page underneath.
I was lucky enough to get this book for only $10 from a used book website so I’m not too bothered by this poorly planned execution. However, considering this book has a $40-60 price tag when brought new I would have been SUPER mad to find that half the pictures are covered.
If you can find one cheap, it’s a great book to add your Twilight collection.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2023
Es de los libros más fantásticos que he leído,
ya que resume la gran filmografía de esta saga que ha marcado mi vida (ya que fue la causante de que empezará mi vida lectora). En este libro encontraremos muchas fotos sobre las películas, el rodaje, comentarios de los integrantes del staff, los directores, la guionista y los actores. Además de varios documentos que se utilizaron a través de los años de filmación de las películas como lo son guiones, llamados a grabación, invitaciones a las premier o premiaciones de las películas.
Sin duda el contenido de este libro hace honor a su título: ya que es un tesoro invaluable para quien es fan de esta saga.
Un punto importante que merece ser mencionado es que este libro hace ver al lector la importancia que tiene está saga en la industria de Hollywood y que abrió el camino para las adaptaciones de películas protagonizadas por mujeres y que van dirigidas principalmente a mujeres adolecentes. (Y por ende el gran poder que se demostró que tuvimos como fans, para que está saga tuviera el éxito que tuvo, que sin duda dejo una huella en muchos ámbitos).
Mientras leía no podía evitar sentir mucha añoranza por todo lo que viví cuando leí las novelas y ví las películas ❤️✨
ya que resume la gran filmografía de esta saga que ha marcado mi vida (ya que fue la causante de que empezará mi vida lectora). En este libro encontraremos muchas fotos sobre las películas, el rodaje, comentarios de los integrantes del staff, los directores, la guionista y los actores. Además de varios documentos que se utilizaron a través de los años de filmación de las películas como lo son guiones, llamados a grabación, invitaciones a las premier o premiaciones de las películas.
Sin duda el contenido de este libro hace honor a su título: ya que es un tesoro invaluable para quien es fan de esta saga.
Un punto importante que merece ser mencionado es que este libro hace ver al lector la importancia que tiene está saga en la industria de Hollywood y que abrió el camino para las adaptaciones de películas protagonizadas por mujeres y que van dirigidas principalmente a mujeres adolecentes. (Y por ende el gran poder que se demostró que tuvimos como fans, para que está saga tuviera el éxito que tuvo, que sin duda dejo una huella en muchos ámbitos).
Mientras leía no podía evitar sentir mucha añoranza por todo lo que viví cuando leí las novelas y ví las películas ❤️✨
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2014
Inhalt
Es ist da. DAS Buch zu allen fünf Twilight Filmen. Die Schauspieler, Regisseure und andere Filmteammitglieder lassen die letzten fünf Jahre Revue passieren.
Meinung
Als riesiger Twilight Fan habe ich schon nach dem ersten Film angefangen, die sogenannten Movie Companions zu kaufen. Diese waren von der Aufmachung her schon sehr schön und man hat allerlei Information über die Dreharbeiten, etc. erfahren können.
Doch mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ ist nun ein Buch erschienen, was das Herz eines jeden Twilight Fans gewaltig höher schlagen lassen wird.
Schon beim ersten kurzen Durchblättern ist mir sofort aufgefallen, dass das Buch sehr hochwertig verarbeitet ist. Im Gegensatz zu den bisherigen Movie Companions, die alle in einem großen Taschenbuchformat erschienen sind, erhält man mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ ein gebundenes Exemplar. Das ist bei der doch recht hohen Seitenzahl von 160 Seiten sehr praktisch. Weiter geht es mit dem Buchcover. Die Gestaltung mag vielleicht etwas gewöhnlich sein, doch sind die schönen Ornamentverzierungen, die um die drei Hauptfiguren Bella, Edward und Jacob herum gearbeitet wurden, sehr schön anzusehen. Die Bilder und der Buchtitel sind geprägt, fühlen sich wie ein Foto an. Ansonsten hat das Buch eine samtige Oberfläche.
Der Inhalt hat mich wirklich umgehauen. Das Buch ist in die Kapitel ‘Anfänge’, ‘Komplikationen’, ‘Entscheidungen’ und ‘Verwandlung’ unterteilt, sprich, jedem einzelnen Film (wobei Film vier und fünf zusammengefasst werden) ist ein Kapitel gewidmet.
Es gibt viele Interviews, in denen die Schauspieler, vor allem aber auch die Regisseure von Erlebnissen, Situationen und Problemen am Set berichten. Da ich schon immer jeder Filmerscheinung entgegengefiebert habe, habe ich schon vor Jahren amerikanische Fanseiten abonniert, die bereits sehr ausführlich über die Dreharbeiten berichtet haben. Doch ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ beschert noch viele andere Geschichten, die für mich völlig neu waren. Wie waren die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen am Set? Was wurde getan, um Paparazzis abzuschirmen? Wie sahen die Zeitpläne der Stars aus? Wann und wo musste beispielsweise Robert Pattinson an einem Drehtag abgeholt werden?
Schon diese Informationen waren für mich sehr lesenswert und spannend. Noch faszinierender waren allerdings die Interviews der Regisseure, die ihre speziellen Visionen der Buchumsetzung nun mit uns teilen. So erfahren wir zum Beispiel sehr ausführlich und mit wunderschönen Bildern untermalt, warum die Filmmacher sich für bestimmte Farbsetzungen entschieden haben. Es wird wohl kaum einem Fan entgangen sein, dass der erste Film, ‘Bis(s) zum Morgengrauen’, einen Blaustich hatte, wohingegen ‘Bis(s) zur Mittagsstunde’ überwiegend aus warmen Tönen bestand. In ‘Biss zur letzten Stunde’ könnt ihr erfahren, was die Regisseure sich dabei gedacht haben.
Wie von einem Filmbuch zu erwarten, bietet auch das Twilightbuch jede Menge Fotos vom Set und den Dreharbeiten. Diese sind allerdings nicht lieblos auf die Seiten geklatscht, sondern sehr ästhetisch auf den Seiten angeordnet. Außerdem gibt es viele Bilder, die man aus dem Buch heraustrennen kann, da sie mit einem kleinen Klebestreifen fest gemacht wurden. Sie haben die Größe einer Postkarte. An dieser Stelle ein kleiner Kritikpunkt; die meisten Bildkarten waren leider direkt über den Text platziert, sodass das Lesen sehr umständlich wurde. Dafür hätte man vielleicht eine andere Lösung suchen sollen.
Besonders schön war für mich zu erfahren, welches die Lieblingsszenen der einzelnen Schauspieler sind und warum. Wie zu erwarten, geben Schauspieler wie Kristen Stewart, die selbst von sich sagt, sie sei der größte Twilight Fan, sehr gewissenhafte und ernste Antworten. Schauspieler wie Justin Chon, der auch im Film eine sehr unterhaltende Rolle spielt, nennen hingegen Begründungen und Filmszenen, die einfach nur herrlich und witzig sind.
Ich selbst habe an jedem Film etwas auszusetzen gehabt. Die Twilight Saga gehört zu meinen Lieblingsreihen und ich muss zugeben, dass ich beispielsweise bei der Verfilmung von ‘Bis(s) zur Mittagsstunde’ sehr enttäuscht war, dass meine absolute Lieblingsszene abgeändert wurde. Melissa Rosenberg, die alle Drehbücher für die fünf Filme geschrieben hat, erklärt in ‘Biss zur letzten Seite’ haargenau, warum sie manche Buchszenen weglassen musste oder aber umgewandelt hat.
Außerdem wird im Buch beispielsweise noch genau auf die Schauspielerauswahl eingegangen und auch erklärt, wie es die einzelnen Lieder auf die Soundtracks geschafft haben und was die Zusammenstellung der Lieder ausdrücken soll.
Allein der ganze Informationsinput war für mich schon ausreichend, um den Buch eine hervorragende Bewertung zu geben. Doch je weiter ich im Buch gelesen habe, desto begeisterter war ich davon, was sich die Hersteller des Buchs noch haben einfallen lassen. Es sei euch gesagt, dass ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ kein einfaches Buch ist, was man einfach nur lesen kann. Nein, dem Leser werden noch allerlei Überraschungen geboten, die sich unter anderem in kleinen Umschlägen befinden. Lasst euch überraschen!
Fazit
Mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ hat der Carlsen Verlag das ultimative Twilight Fan Buch heraus gebracht. Der Preis mag zwar zunächst abschrecken, doch nach dem Lesen kann ich sagen, dass 29,90 € für ein solch hochwertiges Buch mehr als angemessen sind.
Wie wohl jeder Twilight Fan war ich traurig, als die Saga vor wenigen Wochen im Kino sein Ende nahm. Doch mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ kann ich aufgrund der wunderschönen Bilder und Extras immer wieder in Erinnerung schwelgen und mich an die Filme, samt seiner einmaligen Figuren, zurückerinnern.
Es ist da. DAS Buch zu allen fünf Twilight Filmen. Die Schauspieler, Regisseure und andere Filmteammitglieder lassen die letzten fünf Jahre Revue passieren.
Meinung
Als riesiger Twilight Fan habe ich schon nach dem ersten Film angefangen, die sogenannten Movie Companions zu kaufen. Diese waren von der Aufmachung her schon sehr schön und man hat allerlei Information über die Dreharbeiten, etc. erfahren können.
Doch mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ ist nun ein Buch erschienen, was das Herz eines jeden Twilight Fans gewaltig höher schlagen lassen wird.
Schon beim ersten kurzen Durchblättern ist mir sofort aufgefallen, dass das Buch sehr hochwertig verarbeitet ist. Im Gegensatz zu den bisherigen Movie Companions, die alle in einem großen Taschenbuchformat erschienen sind, erhält man mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ ein gebundenes Exemplar. Das ist bei der doch recht hohen Seitenzahl von 160 Seiten sehr praktisch. Weiter geht es mit dem Buchcover. Die Gestaltung mag vielleicht etwas gewöhnlich sein, doch sind die schönen Ornamentverzierungen, die um die drei Hauptfiguren Bella, Edward und Jacob herum gearbeitet wurden, sehr schön anzusehen. Die Bilder und der Buchtitel sind geprägt, fühlen sich wie ein Foto an. Ansonsten hat das Buch eine samtige Oberfläche.
Der Inhalt hat mich wirklich umgehauen. Das Buch ist in die Kapitel ‘Anfänge’, ‘Komplikationen’, ‘Entscheidungen’ und ‘Verwandlung’ unterteilt, sprich, jedem einzelnen Film (wobei Film vier und fünf zusammengefasst werden) ist ein Kapitel gewidmet.
Es gibt viele Interviews, in denen die Schauspieler, vor allem aber auch die Regisseure von Erlebnissen, Situationen und Problemen am Set berichten. Da ich schon immer jeder Filmerscheinung entgegengefiebert habe, habe ich schon vor Jahren amerikanische Fanseiten abonniert, die bereits sehr ausführlich über die Dreharbeiten berichtet haben. Doch ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ beschert noch viele andere Geschichten, die für mich völlig neu waren. Wie waren die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen am Set? Was wurde getan, um Paparazzis abzuschirmen? Wie sahen die Zeitpläne der Stars aus? Wann und wo musste beispielsweise Robert Pattinson an einem Drehtag abgeholt werden?
Schon diese Informationen waren für mich sehr lesenswert und spannend. Noch faszinierender waren allerdings die Interviews der Regisseure, die ihre speziellen Visionen der Buchumsetzung nun mit uns teilen. So erfahren wir zum Beispiel sehr ausführlich und mit wunderschönen Bildern untermalt, warum die Filmmacher sich für bestimmte Farbsetzungen entschieden haben. Es wird wohl kaum einem Fan entgangen sein, dass der erste Film, ‘Bis(s) zum Morgengrauen’, einen Blaustich hatte, wohingegen ‘Bis(s) zur Mittagsstunde’ überwiegend aus warmen Tönen bestand. In ‘Biss zur letzten Stunde’ könnt ihr erfahren, was die Regisseure sich dabei gedacht haben.
Wie von einem Filmbuch zu erwarten, bietet auch das Twilightbuch jede Menge Fotos vom Set und den Dreharbeiten. Diese sind allerdings nicht lieblos auf die Seiten geklatscht, sondern sehr ästhetisch auf den Seiten angeordnet. Außerdem gibt es viele Bilder, die man aus dem Buch heraustrennen kann, da sie mit einem kleinen Klebestreifen fest gemacht wurden. Sie haben die Größe einer Postkarte. An dieser Stelle ein kleiner Kritikpunkt; die meisten Bildkarten waren leider direkt über den Text platziert, sodass das Lesen sehr umständlich wurde. Dafür hätte man vielleicht eine andere Lösung suchen sollen.
Besonders schön war für mich zu erfahren, welches die Lieblingsszenen der einzelnen Schauspieler sind und warum. Wie zu erwarten, geben Schauspieler wie Kristen Stewart, die selbst von sich sagt, sie sei der größte Twilight Fan, sehr gewissenhafte und ernste Antworten. Schauspieler wie Justin Chon, der auch im Film eine sehr unterhaltende Rolle spielt, nennen hingegen Begründungen und Filmszenen, die einfach nur herrlich und witzig sind.
Ich selbst habe an jedem Film etwas auszusetzen gehabt. Die Twilight Saga gehört zu meinen Lieblingsreihen und ich muss zugeben, dass ich beispielsweise bei der Verfilmung von ‘Bis(s) zur Mittagsstunde’ sehr enttäuscht war, dass meine absolute Lieblingsszene abgeändert wurde. Melissa Rosenberg, die alle Drehbücher für die fünf Filme geschrieben hat, erklärt in ‘Biss zur letzten Seite’ haargenau, warum sie manche Buchszenen weglassen musste oder aber umgewandelt hat.
Außerdem wird im Buch beispielsweise noch genau auf die Schauspielerauswahl eingegangen und auch erklärt, wie es die einzelnen Lieder auf die Soundtracks geschafft haben und was die Zusammenstellung der Lieder ausdrücken soll.
Allein der ganze Informationsinput war für mich schon ausreichend, um den Buch eine hervorragende Bewertung zu geben. Doch je weiter ich im Buch gelesen habe, desto begeisterter war ich davon, was sich die Hersteller des Buchs noch haben einfallen lassen. Es sei euch gesagt, dass ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ kein einfaches Buch ist, was man einfach nur lesen kann. Nein, dem Leser werden noch allerlei Überraschungen geboten, die sich unter anderem in kleinen Umschlägen befinden. Lasst euch überraschen!
Fazit
Mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ hat der Carlsen Verlag das ultimative Twilight Fan Buch heraus gebracht. Der Preis mag zwar zunächst abschrecken, doch nach dem Lesen kann ich sagen, dass 29,90 € für ein solch hochwertiges Buch mehr als angemessen sind.
Wie wohl jeder Twilight Fan war ich traurig, als die Saga vor wenigen Wochen im Kino sein Ende nahm. Doch mit ‘Biss zur letzten Szene’ kann ich aufgrund der wunderschönen Bilder und Extras immer wieder in Erinnerung schwelgen und mich an die Filme, samt seiner einmaligen Figuren, zurückerinnern.
June 11, 2019
Una maravilla para los grandes fans de la saga, entre los que me incluyo... 😍😂
Este libro nos permite descubrir cómo fue el proceso de llevar a la gran pantalla la saga Crepúsculo.
Conoceremos dónde y cómo se rodaron algunas de las escenas más representativas, experiencias y anécdotas de los actores y en general de todo el equipo de producción, entre muchas otras cosas.
La edición está muy bien cuidada y el libro incluye una gran cantidad de sorpresas que encantarán a cualquier fan: fotografías, hojas de rodaje, la invitación a la boda de Edward y Bella... 💕
A mí me ha encantado. Os lo recomiendo 😘
Este libro nos permite descubrir cómo fue el proceso de llevar a la gran pantalla la saga Crepúsculo.
Conoceremos dónde y cómo se rodaron algunas de las escenas más representativas, experiencias y anécdotas de los actores y en general de todo el equipo de producción, entre muchas otras cosas.
La edición está muy bien cuidada y el libro incluye una gran cantidad de sorpresas que encantarán a cualquier fan: fotografías, hojas de rodaje, la invitación a la boda de Edward y Bella... 💕
A mí me ha encantado. Os lo recomiendo 😘
January 21, 2025
A good collection of facts and fun trivia and character comments and interviews, many of which even as an avid twilight fan I had not heard before. I loved the detail and thought that’s gone into this, and it’s clearly made by people who appreciate the depth and hold twilight has on the world. I loved all the little extra tickets and phots and stuff, my only complaint there is several of them were stuck over other items of art and phots on the main page so you couldn’t see what was underneath which is a shame. I definitely recommend to anyone whos a twilight fan and wants a little more behind-the-scenes information and trivia.
January 4, 2018
It’s a $40 book but I got it at Books A Million for like $8!!! The interviews and information and stuff wasn’t very groundbreaking but the pictures are amazing and it has a ton of nerdy artifacts like scripts, premiere passes, VIP passes and crew calls. THERE WAS NOTHING MORE EXCITING THAN TURNING A PAGE AND FINDING AN ENVELOPE BECAUSE ANYTHING COULD BE IN IT LIKE STICKERS OR POSTERS! By far the best thing I got in this book was a beautiful print of Bella and edwards wedding invitation... I almost started crying...
October 12, 2023
(3.5)
Ha sido un poco decepcionante ver que no hay información realmente nueva si se han leído los libros oficiales de las peliculas, lo que hace cool este libro son todas las postales, posters, credenciales y demás accesorios que guarda el libro.
Ha sido un poco decepcionante ver que no hay información realmente nueva si se han leído los libros oficiales de las peliculas, lo que hace cool este libro son todas las postales, posters, credenciales y demás accesorios que guarda el libro.
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