Die Hard: The Ultimate Visual History

Die Hard: The Ultimate Visual History

Yippee-ki-yay . . . Discover the explosive story behind the creation of the Die Hard saga in this visually stunning, behind-the-scenes look at the adventures of detective John McClane.<BR><BR>Thirty years after the release of the groundbreaking action film, <I>Die Hard: The Ultimate Visual History </I>takes an in-depth look at the entire Die Hard saga, from the original movie through to the hit sequels, comics, video games, and other extensions of hero John McClane’s story.<BR> <BR> Loosely based on Roderick Thorp’s novel <I>Nothing Lasts Forever</I>, <I>Die Hard</I>, released in 1988, saw <I>Moonlighting</I> star Bruce Willis seamlessly make the transition from TV success to movie stardom in a film so taut, explosive, and full of suspense that it would come to define the action movie genre for decades to come. Directed by John McTiernan (<I>Predator</I>), <I>Die Hard</I> also starred revered British stage actor Alan Rickman who turned lead villain Hans Gruber into a presence so deliciously malevolent, audiences didn’t know whether to love him or hate him.<BR> <BR> For the first time, <I>Die Hard: The Ultimate Visual History </I>tells the complete story of the making of <I>Die Hard</I> and its sequels, through exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of each film and a wealth of rare and unseen imagery, including set photography and concept art. Also exploring <I>Die Hard</I> comics, video games, and other merchandise, this book will tell the full story of the saga and its remarkable thirty-year legacy.