A.K. Frailey’s Reviews > Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth > Status Update

I stayed up way too late reading this book. The back stories leading to the creation of the movies, the people involved, and the amazing dedication it took to bring this huge effort to a happy conclusion make for a remarkable human achievement.

This is not a book about the life of Peter Jackson so much as a walk through his work experience, his growth as a director, and all the moving parts that made up the process of developing his movies. It's an extraordinary look at the process and the challenges he faced. I have a much better appreciation of his audacity, bravery, and skill.

A fascinating inside look at the movie-making business and why it isn't for the faint of heart. It's astounding that the LOTR movie ever got made as well as it did. So many challenges were faced and overcome just to get it started. I still have a lot to read and discover. I'm looking forward to reading more about this astonishing journey.