The Making of Miss Potter: The Official Guide to the Motion Picture

by Garth Pearce

A full-color illustrated guide to the background and making of the motion picture on Beatrix Potter’s life, starring Renée Zellweger as Beatrix and Ewan McGregor as the man she loved. The book takes the reader behind the scenes to give a real flavor of the film set and includes sections of the script, the costumes, production design, all the main actors, the experiences of the director, producer and scriptwriter, and the views of Renée Zellweger herself on being Beatrix and what the connections are between the real Miss Potter and the woman who is playing her.

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 2006

Reviews

[Emma Dargue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of a film that I enjoyed watching. Good behind the scenes look with great pictures and interesting interviews with the cast and crew.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the movie & a friend said I needed to read this book. She loaned me her book so I read it. It was interesting & complete.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this book yesterday at a library sale and what an enjoyable book. I had watched the film Miss Potter and just feel in love with it. Though, I must admit I was never really a Beatrix Potter fan. Having said though, the movie tells so much more than just about Peter Rabbit and the gang. I love this simple yet very informative book that goes behind the scenes.

[Anda Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of information about how the movie was made. From how the leading actress got the part to Ewan McGregor's role, so different from what he has done before :) Lovely numerous pictures from the movie and from behind the camera

[Carolynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting account of the casting and filming of Miss Potter. Lots of pictures of Renee Zellwegger, Emily Watson, and Barbara Flynn (Beatrix's mother Helen).

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The companion book to the wonderful movie.