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The World of IT
An official behind-the-scenes companion to New Line Cinema’s IT and IT CHAPTER TWO, the globally popular blockbusters
Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these sophisticated and visually enthralling films—including concept art, sketches, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography—The World of IT explores the films’ singular aesthetic and meticulous world-building. This compendium includes commentary from director Andy Muschietti; producer Barbara Muschietti; the acclaimed ensemble cast; and other creative players who helped bring a new, disturbing vision of King’s perennial bestseller to life.
Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these sophisticated and visually enthralling films—including concept art, sketches, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography—The World of IT explores the films’ singular aesthetic and meticulous world-building. This compendium includes commentary from director Andy Muschietti; producer Barbara Muschietti; the acclaimed ensemble cast; and other creative players who helped bring a new, disturbing vision of King’s perennial bestseller to life.
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First published September 6, 2019
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October 6, 2019
This book is freaking awesome!! It even has a Derry postcard! I will add pics later. I would recommend for all IT fans!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾🎃
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January 20, 2020
IT is one of my favorite movies ever and I was so excited to see that there was a behind the scenes book and I needed to read is as soon as possible. There were moments while reading this that I found myself tearing up simply because I've been watching the kid cast grow up and I feel so proud of them. I call Jack Dylan Grazer's character (Eddie) my son and seeing how small he was in those photos versus how he looks now made me emotional. I also love Bill Skarsgård so much and anything involving him is a plus in my book. If you are a fan of the franchise then I highly suggest not only adding this to your TBR as soon as possible, but adding it to your collection!
December 1, 2025
4.5 ⭐
It was giving me fomo to read the book because I'm watching the series Welcome to Derry and I felt I needed more about this universe.
I quite liked the book, although I felt there were things we already knew, and I needed more behind-the-scenes photos from the movie rather than just pictures you literally find online. Even so, I can't give it less than 4 stars because this book and movie mean everything to me.
It was giving me fomo to read the book because I'm watching the series Welcome to Derry and I felt I needed more about this universe.
I quite liked the book, although I felt there were things we already knew, and I needed more behind-the-scenes photos from the movie rather than just pictures you literally find online. Even so, I can't give it less than 4 stars because this book and movie mean everything to me.
September 25, 2019
a masterpiece *chefs kiss*
October 2, 2019
4.5! An enjoyable companion to the movies and the book 🙂
January 10, 2020
IT is my favorite book and set of movies of all time, and as someone so completely invested in the story, I am so happy to have picked this up. This book was a love letter to the fans, and it was so cool to get to see even more behind the scenes. At this point, I will take literally any IT content I can get, and this story and the characters will stick with me forever.
September 27, 2019
Okay so, admittedly, it's pretty difficult to properly rate a movie companion critically but... what the hell, I loved this so much and I had so much fun reading it. It gave me further appreciation of both the book and the movie, especially the characters. So yeah. Five stars, idc.
November 24, 2019
"My mom made me an artist the day that she let three-ýear-óld me paint on the walls of the kitchen, with no restrictions. My dad made me a film lover by retelling to me all the movies he wasn't able to take me to. Stephen King taught me how to tell a story -how to love your characters and how to immerse an audience into a world of emotions" -Andy Muschietti
Este libro es simplemente perfecto, hermoso de principio a fin, tanto visualmente como el contenido que trae.
Básicamente es la muestra del proceso de creación que tuvieron las dos películas. Cuenta con fotografías, arte conceptual, guiones, etc; y con anotaciones o comentarios de Bárbara y Andy así como de los actores y equipo técnico. Además trae no una, sino dos postales de Derry que se pueden remover (cosa que no me animo a hacer) y conservar como memorabilia.
Especialmente me encantó tener los comentarios de los Muschietti por el punto de vista que le dan a las escenas: profundizan mucho en la psicología de los personajes, la creación de Derry y el significado de todo, lo que le da otra dimensión que si bien está implicita en la película, es lindo de ver plasmada literariamente y como algo canónico y no simplemente subjetivo.
Lo que me encantó del libro es que enseña mucho el punto de vista cinematográfico, el proceso desde las primeros bocetos y storyboards a cómo terminan siendo las escenas finales.
Me sorprendió mucho saber que una gran parte de los monstruos creados fueron hechos con protéticos y no son exclusivamente producto del CGI, lo cual me hace muy feliz porque soy fan de los efectos prácticos.
Además, leerlo con el soundtrack de las dos películas transforma completamente la experiencia. La música de Benjamin Wallfisch acompaña de manera hermosa y recomiendo mucho leerlo de esta manera.
En fin, disfruté mucho de esta lectura y reecontrarme con esta historia que tanto amo, desde un punto de vista más técnico pero que aún así está lleno de emociones. Muy recomendado para los fans de las adaptaciones.
Este libro es simplemente perfecto, hermoso de principio a fin, tanto visualmente como el contenido que trae.
Básicamente es la muestra del proceso de creación que tuvieron las dos películas. Cuenta con fotografías, arte conceptual, guiones, etc; y con anotaciones o comentarios de Bárbara y Andy así como de los actores y equipo técnico. Además trae no una, sino dos postales de Derry que se pueden remover (cosa que no me animo a hacer) y conservar como memorabilia.
Especialmente me encantó tener los comentarios de los Muschietti por el punto de vista que le dan a las escenas: profundizan mucho en la psicología de los personajes, la creación de Derry y el significado de todo, lo que le da otra dimensión que si bien está implicita en la película, es lindo de ver plasmada literariamente y como algo canónico y no simplemente subjetivo.
Lo que me encantó del libro es que enseña mucho el punto de vista cinematográfico, el proceso desde las primeros bocetos y storyboards a cómo terminan siendo las escenas finales.
Me sorprendió mucho saber que una gran parte de los monstruos creados fueron hechos con protéticos y no son exclusivamente producto del CGI, lo cual me hace muy feliz porque soy fan de los efectos prácticos.
Además, leerlo con el soundtrack de las dos películas transforma completamente la experiencia. La música de Benjamin Wallfisch acompaña de manera hermosa y recomiendo mucho leerlo de esta manera.
En fin, disfruté mucho de esta lectura y reecontrarme con esta historia que tanto amo, desde un punto de vista más técnico pero que aún así está lleno de emociones. Muy recomendado para los fans de las adaptaciones.
January 12, 2020
The book itself is gorgeously put together. It has a great array of photos, storyboards, sketches and stills that should satisfy those looking for behind the scenes and production content.
As far as text goes, there are definitely some interesting bits of background information from the cast and crew surrounding locations and how certain significant scenes came about but a lot of the text is also filler. You'll read a lot about scenes from the movies as they play out which, if you've bought this book, you probably already know quite intimately so it feels a bit unnecessary at times. I would like to have had more in depth interviews with the cast and Andy and Barbara Muschietti throughout, instead of the odd quote here and there but it's not really that kind of book.
Also, don't read this book unless you have seen both films because it's full of significant spoilers. It fully expects you to have scene both parts.
As far as text goes, there are definitely some interesting bits of background information from the cast and crew surrounding locations and how certain significant scenes came about but a lot of the text is also filler. You'll read a lot about scenes from the movies as they play out which, if you've bought this book, you probably already know quite intimately so it feels a bit unnecessary at times. I would like to have had more in depth interviews with the cast and Andy and Barbara Muschietti throughout, instead of the odd quote here and there but it's not really that kind of book.
Also, don't read this book unless you have seen both films because it's full of significant spoilers. It fully expects you to have scene both parts.
September 6, 2021
Muy buen libro, lo habia estado esperando hace mucho, pero ya lo lei y no me decepciono para nada. Un compartimento de datos acerca del libro, detras del set y de las ideas del director.
Si eres fan tanto del libro como de la pelicula esta es una joya, en el encontraras imagenes exclusivas acerca del proceso de creacion del film, los borradores de los libretos y el elenco hacien sus payasadas tras bambalinas. Lectura ligera, con un nivel de ingles basico - intermedio. Recomendado pos obvio 😉
Si eres fan tanto del libro como de la pelicula esta es una joya, en el encontraras imagenes exclusivas acerca del proceso de creacion del film, los borradores de los libretos y el elenco hacien sus payasadas tras bambalinas. Lectura ligera, con un nivel de ingles basico - intermedio. Recomendado pos obvio 😉
December 19, 2019
Truly a love letter to both fans of the movies, but also just movie making in general. It was very interesting to read about how they made all of the movie magic, as well as to see story boards and behind the scenes pictures. It definitely gives you a higher appreciation for film making.
November 26, 2019
It's a nice background/picture book if you don't know much about IT. Nothing I didnt really know besides a little BTS about filming. Lots of pictures, not much reading.
May 10, 2022
i love this book so much, it’s more of a biography but idrc it’s still so good
September 16, 2019
El director argentino Andy Muschietti junto a su hermana y productora Barbara Muschietti hicieron del remake de IT una verdadera obra de arte y este libro es muestra de ello. Con hermosas y magníficas fotografías del set de Derry, The Losers Club y claro, IT "The Dancing Clown", nos llevan de la mano por el pueblo de Derry de Stephen King. Este libro es una verdadera joya para todo fan de este remake y de la obra de Stephen King. Muschietti agregó material que no se incluyó en la miniserie televisiva de 1990, que viene en la novela, a su filme; así como una aparición especial de Mr. King en el filme. El libro incluye una postal de Derry. ¡¡Perfecto!!
January 25, 2020
Yo terminando de leer It: Wow apenas lloré, re bien.
Yo terminando de leer The world of It: *gross sobbing eternally*
Yo terminando de leer The world of It: *gross sobbing eternally*
October 21, 2024
I absolutly loved this book! The title of this book speaks volumns as the author takes the reader inside the making of IT and IT Chapter Two. There are vignettes about each character and I especially enjoyed how the older actors from IT Chapter Two commected with their younger counterparts from IT. Understanding what went to the tedious research of these movies was really eye openeing for me. Kind of funny as eye opening is truly connected to these movies.
I especially enjoyed seeing how the actor playing Pennywise provided a lot of personal deatil to his role. It takes a true actor to be able to pour one's sole into their craft
I highly recommend this book. If you are a Stephen King fan and especially an IT fan, this book is a must read!
I especially enjoyed seeing how the actor playing Pennywise provided a lot of personal deatil to his role. It takes a true actor to be able to pour one's sole into their craft
I highly recommend this book. If you are a Stephen King fan and especially an IT fan, this book is a must read!
May 2, 2019
AMAZING
May 2, 2021
Buchrezension: "The World Of It" von Alyse Wax.
The World Of It ist ein Filmbuch zu den Filmen Es Kapitel 1 und 2, die Neuverfilmung von Es von Stephen King.
Es war das zweite Buch, welches in von King gelesen habe und es gehört immer noch zu meinen Lieblingsbüchern von ihm.
Normalerweise bin ich kein Freund von Neuverfilmungen, aber in diesem Fall hat es sich echt gelohnt und die Filme gefallen mir persönlich viel besser als das Original.
In diesem Buch bekommt man nun einen Einblick hinter die Kulissen, der Regisseur Andy Muschietti erzählt von seinen Ideen und wie er sie umgesetzt hat.
Die Schauspieler beschreiben ihre Charaktere und wie sie sich auf ihre Rolle vorbereitet haben.
Für alle die die Filme gesehen haben und so wie ich gerne auch mal einen Blick hinter die Kulissen werfen, ist dieses Buch sehr empfehlenswert.
The World Of It ist ein Filmbuch zu den Filmen Es Kapitel 1 und 2, die Neuverfilmung von Es von Stephen King.
Es war das zweite Buch, welches in von King gelesen habe und es gehört immer noch zu meinen Lieblingsbüchern von ihm.
Normalerweise bin ich kein Freund von Neuverfilmungen, aber in diesem Fall hat es sich echt gelohnt und die Filme gefallen mir persönlich viel besser als das Original.
In diesem Buch bekommt man nun einen Einblick hinter die Kulissen, der Regisseur Andy Muschietti erzählt von seinen Ideen und wie er sie umgesetzt hat.
Die Schauspieler beschreiben ihre Charaktere und wie sie sich auf ihre Rolle vorbereitet haben.
Für alle die die Filme gesehen haben und so wie ich gerne auch mal einen Blick hinter die Kulissen werfen, ist dieses Buch sehr empfehlenswert.
October 8, 2021
Just finished reading the book “THE WORLD OF IT” by ALYSE WAX. An official behind-the-scenes companion to New Line Cinema’s IT and IT CHAPTER TWO, the globally popular blockbusters. Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these sophisticated and visually enthralling films—including concept art, sketches, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography—The World of IT explores the films’ singular aesthetic and meticulous world-building. This compendium includes commentary from director Andy Muschietti; producer Barbara Muschietti; the acclaimed ensemble cast; and other creative players who helped bring a new, disturbing vision of King’s perennial bestseller to life. This was an awesome, beautifully illustrated, super interesting bookabout the making of STEPHEN KING’S MOVIES “IT”. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS!!
October 3, 2019
Fairly standard behind-the-scenes movie book, but with really nice production value. I love that they included a tear-out version of the "January embers" postcard. (Which I will of course not be tearing out...what am I, some kind of animal?!)
I wish the interviews had been a little more...let's say dynamic, and that there was more info on the casting process, because damn, the casting for these movies was good. The focus is mostly on set and character design, however. Not my primary area of interest, but hey--it may be yours!
I am somewhat trying to pretend that I didn't just buy this because I am in love with Richie Tozier/Bill Hader right now, but tbh: I bought it because I am in love with Richie Tozier and Bill Hader right now.
I wish the interviews had been a little more...let's say dynamic, and that there was more info on the casting process, because damn, the casting for these movies was good. The focus is mostly on set and character design, however. Not my primary area of interest, but hey--it may be yours!
I am somewhat trying to pretend that I didn't just buy this because I am in love with Richie Tozier/Bill Hader right now, but tbh: I bought it because I am in love with Richie Tozier and Bill Hader right now.
January 2, 2020
What are you doing in the sewer? A storm blew me away. Blew the whole circus away. Can you smell the circus, Georgie
Tasty, tasty beautiful fear. . .
THE WORLD OF IT or as I prefer to call it the (You'll Fl🎈at Too Edition) is a awesome behind the scene companion to film tribute and a MUST have for those who absolutely loves the shit out of the latest movie version and as a result you're now obsessed with all things Pennywise this coffee table size book is also great to add with your Stephen King collection specifically fans of the novel And I definitely will be going into way more in-depth discussion of both old & new IT adaptations in my review about that novel anywho The World of It goes into great details which is major spoilers if you haven't already seen the incredible 2017 film I enjoyed everything about this book especially early process sketches of the storyboard art certainly those involving my favorite scenes like The Pennywise Spider with a clowns head that's so fantastically frightening this book even come with a Derry, Maine postcard how really cool is that Go grab yourself a copy I own it and love it
And you'll love it too you'll love it too YOU'LL LOVE IT T🎈🎈
June 26, 2020
This is a lovely looking book with some great pictures, the main problem is that it is style over substance for much of the time.
The writing is pretty basic and doesn't really provide you with any new info or stories from the filming, I've read a few of these style of books before (Alien, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday 13th etc) and they all detail the difficulties that arose during the course of the film and tells of some funny/shocking stories, you won't find much of that here, it is very much formulaic.
Again, lovely looking book, great presentation, sub standard reading.
The writing is pretty basic and doesn't really provide you with any new info or stories from the filming, I've read a few of these style of books before (Alien, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday 13th etc) and they all detail the difficulties that arose during the course of the film and tells of some funny/shocking stories, you won't find much of that here, it is very much formulaic.
Again, lovely looking book, great presentation, sub standard reading.
April 19, 2020
IT is one of my favorite Stephen King books and film adaptations. This book has awesome behind the scenes photos and sketches of production of both IT films. It also has excerpts from the cast and crew of filming the movies, it was so cool reading how the films were made and what the cast thought of certain scenes being filmed. Perfect for any Stephen King fan to add to their collection (Bonus: includes a Derry postcard!)
June 8, 2020
Excellent book for fans of both IT films. Plenty of inside information on the making of the movies. There are beautiful photos from the movies and interviews with both the children and their adult actors. Both the director and producer give plenty of insight on their approach to making the movies as well as many sketches made by the director. Great book for both horror fans and those interested in filmmaking.
February 20, 2021
A fine piece of memorabilia for any Stephen King fan. IT is not a story that can be completely told even over 2 movies. If you enjoy the novel, you'll enjoy the backstory on how the new version came to be. Filled with detail about casting decisions and storyboarding, it's not a book you so much read as much as it is an extension of the movie you watch. Think of it as a DVD extra. Still, you'll want it in your King collection
January 3, 2020
My Rating 5/5 stars. I absolutely loved seeing all of the different ideas, plans, and behind the scenes for the IT movies! The IT movies are one of my favorites of all time so I really enjoyed this. There are so many new things I learned about film making through this. I would recommend this to anyone who has seen the IT movies and want to know more!
January 3, 2020
If you are that person that stays in your seats in the theatre to read the credits - this is the book for you.
If you’re a fan of Stephen King - this is the book for you.
If you love Pennywise - this is the book for you.
Pennywise feeds on your fears, and once you let go of your fears - you are free.
If you’re a fan of Stephen King - this is the book for you.
If you love Pennywise - this is the book for you.
Pennywise feeds on your fears, and once you let go of your fears - you are free.
January 29, 2021
Very cool book companion to the movies with some neat concept art. I did really wish the book had more text that went into more depth about the journey of making the films, how they adapted the book, the actor's process with the characters, etc. Most the information I already knew and you would know if you watched the movies. All the same, it was a lovely book.
November 22, 2023
how can i say something bad about this book? i’m totally biased. besides; there’s not much to criticize when it’s just a factual book. a factual book about what happened when creating the IT movies. but truly i did love this book and seeing things behind the scenes, and of course any IT lover will adore this book.
March 9, 2020
Amazing book! It was a very interesting experience to dive into the history of this movie’s creation. I would be more happy if there were more interviews with the cast and maybe a few cards/photos like the one in the beginning that can be taken off a page but overall it’s good.
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