Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend

Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend is a hardback essay type book focusing on the franchise history, spanning from the 1968 Planet of the Apes film up to 2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Synopsis[]

"In 1968 audiences around the world were transported to a world eerily similar to their own, but where apes ruled and mankind was subjugated. A terrifying, thrilling film, featuring one of the most famous twist endings in film history, Planet of the Apes is a science fiction masterpiece. The film birthed one of the longest running and most successful film franchises in cinema history, spawning seven further films, two television series, comics, novels and much more. Over 40 years later moviegoers around the world are still enthralled by this iconic, award-winning series.

Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend is the definitive guide to every aspect of this cultural phenomenon.

From the groundbreaking original to 2014's blockbuster Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, this book tells the whole story, accompanied by brand new interviews with key creatives and die-hard fans. The book is illustrated throughout by gorgeous behind the scenes photography, makeup tests, candid stills, and beautiful film frames. Highly rare conceptual artwork has been unearthed and promises fans an exclusive glimpse into the creation of this beloved series.

Detailing the writing and production process of all the films, the impact and influence, the makeup, the music, and much more. Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend is a landmark book and must-have for fans everywhere."^[1]

Notes[]

The book was given the code ISBN 10: 1783291982 / ISBN 13: 978-1783291984.

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↑ Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend Product Description at Amazon

Planet of the Apes - The Original Pentalogy Series
Planet of the Apes (APJ) Movies
Planet of the Apes \| Beneath the Planet of the Apes \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes \| Conquest of the Planet of the Apes \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Unused Scripts/Cancelled Movies
Planet of the Men \| Return to the Planet of the Apes
Main Ape Characters
Zira \| Cornelius \| Zaius \| Ursus \| Milo \| Caesar \| Lisa \| Virgil \| Aldo \| Cornelius II \| Lawgiver
Supporting Ape Characters
Hunt Leader \| Julius \| Marcus \| Galen \| Honorius \| Maximus \| President of the Assembly \| Lucius \| Minister \| Minister \| Frank \| Mandemus
Main Human Characters
George Taylor \| Nova \| John Landon \| Dodge \| John Brent \| Mendez XXVI \| Caspay \| Ongaro \| Albina \| Fat Man \| Lewis Dixon \| Stephanie Branton \| Otto Hasslein \| Armando \| Breck \| MacDonald (Conquest) \| MacDonald (Battle) \| Kolp \| Mendez I
Supporting Human Characters
Stewart \| Maddox \| Verger \| General Winthrop \| General Faulkner \| The President \| Chairman of the President's Committee of Inquiry \| E-1 \| E-2 \| Inspector Hoskyns \| TV Newscaster \| Mrs Riley \| Mutant Captain \| Jake \| Jake's friend
Animals
Horse \| Gorilla in Zoo \| Heloise \| Salome
Items / Weapons
Hasslein Curve \| Sacred Scrolls \| Human Doll \| Alpha-Omega Bomb \| Grape Juice Plus
Important Events / Battles
Dog and Cat Plague \| Ape Rebellion
Locations
Bellatrix \| Orion \| Earth's Moon \| Ape City \| Forbidden Zone \| Statue of Liberty \| Queensboro Plaza \| Radio City Music Hall \| Grand Central Terminal \| New York Stock Exchange \| St. Patrick's Cathedral' \| New York City \| Jefferson Public School \| Los Angeles \| Los Angeles Zoo \| Forbidden City \| Ape City (Caesar's City) \| Council
Comic Adaptations
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Comic Book) \| Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Power Records) \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Power Records) \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Power Records)
Comic Books by Marvel Comics
Planet of the Apes Magazine
Comic Books by Malibu Graphics
Planet of the Apes (Malibu Graphics) \| Ape City \| Planet of the Apes: Urchak's Folly \| Planet of the Apes: Blood of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes Annual \| Planet of the Apes: Sins of the Father \| Planet of the Apes: The Forbidden Zone
Comic Books by MR Comics
Revolution on the Planet of the Apes \| Empire on the Planet of the Apes
Comic Books by BOOM! Studios
Planet of the Apes (BOOM! Studios) \| Planet of the Apes Special \| Planet of the Apes Spectacular \| Planet of the Apes Giant \| Planet of the Apes Annual 1 (BOOM! Studios) \| Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes \| Exile on the Planet of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm \| Planet of the Apes: Ursus \| Planet of the Apes: The Time of Man \| Planet of the Apes: The Simian Age
Non Canon Comic Books/Crossovers by BOOM! Studios
Star Trek/Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive \| Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern \| Kong on the Planet of the Apes \| Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes
Current Comic Books by Marvel
Beware the Planet of the Apes
Non Canon Comic Books/Crossovers by Marvel
Planet of the Apes vs Fantastic Four
Novel Adaptations
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Novelization) \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Novelization) \| Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Novelization) \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Novelization)
Original Novels
Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes: Tales from the Forbidden Zone \| Death of the Planet of the Apes
Other Books
Planet of the Apes Saga: The Poster Collection \| The Sacred Scrolls: Comics on the Planet of the Apes \| Bright Eyes, Ape City: Examining the Planet of the Apes Mythos \| Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend \| The Making of Planet of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes Artist Tribute
Activity And Coloring Books
Planet of the Apes Adult Coloring Book \| Planet of the Apes (Little Golden Book)
Soundtrack Music
Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Soundtrack Album) \| Music Of The Planet Of The Apes
Games
Revenge of the Apes \| Planet of the Apes Adventure Board Game \| Planet of the Apes Roleplaying Game
Unofficial Books Published By Fans
Planet of the Apes Revisited (book) \| The Planet of the Apes Chronicles \| The Legend of the Planet of the Apes \| Timeline of the Planet of the Apes: The Definitive Chronology \| Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes: The Comprehensive Encyclopedia

[1] Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend Product Description at Amazon

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