Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History

Back to the Future has been my favorite film trilogy for as far back as I can remember, and for someone who already owns tons of books, collectibles, VHS/DVD/Blurays, and memorabilia on this series alone, I thought I had seen just about everything. I expected this book to be a mildly interesting read and just another addition to my collection. My expectations were completely shattered as I poured through this book seeing photos I've never seen before, a plethora of concept art, and details about the original versions and script of the movie I had no idea about! The fact that this book was compiled by someone who worked directly on the series allows the reader to gain insights into the creation of this trilogy that outsiders couldn't possibly know. Sure, I've read things before on how Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty, how Crispin Glover was difficult to work with, and how the time machine at one point was going to be a fridge instead of a Delorean, but this book greatly expands on all the trivia and knowledge you may think you know about this franchise and adds anecdotes and information from the producers and writers that you simply haven't heard before. Combine this with the extremely jam-packed amount of photographs, art, and inserts and well - you won't be disappointed! I love the fact that you get to read about the making of each movie in the order in which they shot everything. This book gives you a week-by-week breakdown of what happened from Day 1 until the movie hit theaters (and this goes for all 3 films!). There are snippets of the script, company emails, memos, call sheets, and tons of behind-the-scenes photos! The inserts are one of my favorite parts about this book, especially because they're of such high quality and just beautiful to look at. My only gripe was the sticky stuff they used to adhere the inserts to the pages were a little fragile. My Jaws 19 insert fell out randomly as I was reading the book about a hundred pages before I even got to that page! I was able to stick it back on, but you either need to be very careful or simply take them all out like some other reviewers have and store them away for safe keeping. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book for any BttF fan and is a MUST-HAVE if you're a die-hard fan like me. The amount of content and quality that went into this book is definitely worth the price tag. My book arrived promptly and sealed up in plastic to preserve everything, which I thought was a nice touch. I know I'm going to be going through this book again soon because it was so fascinating! 5/5 product

This is THE BEST Back to the Future book I have ever read! On that list, I'm including the movie-adaptation books, the unauthorized/authorized biographies, all of them!!! THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!! "Modern day kid finds a time machine, goes back and meets his parents." -pg 16 Upon first flip of the pages, you catch all the full color images and drawings, inserts like notes and tickets...it sort of feels intimidating and yet it captures your eye. The first thing you read is a letter (they're calling it a Foreward) by Michael J Fox...Marty McFly himself. It's heartfelt and genuine. And paired with a picture that graced the wall of my room at one point in my time. Then you move on to Christopher Lloyd's letter paired with an image of Doc Brown in his crazy shirt. Then Bob Gale finishes out the preface and sends you on your way to journey through the past and the future of the Back to the Future world. The story behind the movie is something amazing. Some of it I've heard of before. Most I hadn't. There's in-depth information...about casting--which, by the way, seeing Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly...NO!--about how the DeLorean became the car of choice for a time machine. Location information, shoot information...just the little things you never think about made important because it really was. Throughout the story of this film series, there are images (a lot I haven't seen before and some I've owned) of the original Marty(NO! again), drawings of time machine possibilities, blueprints of Hill Valley Square, images from the movies, costume ideas for everything from the 1885 trip all the way to the Oct 21, 2015 future. (Which is now sadly in our past. *heavy sigh*) I spent less time reading and more time studying those images/pics. Just purely mesmerized by it all. The inserts are some of the coolest things about this book: 1. Doc Brown's flux Capacitor drawing -- as seen in BTTF (pg 18) 2. The picture of Marty, Dave, & Linda -- lenticular so Dave and Linda disappear, leaving Marty by the well... just like the movie image. (pg 22) 3. Save the Clocktower Flyer -- has Jennifer's message to Marty and her phone number on the back. (pg 36) 4. Marty McFly's tardy pass -- given to him by Principal Strickland in 1985 (pg 42) 5. Marty's letter to Doc Brown -- A warning about getting shot in 1985. On Lou's Cafe stationary from 1955. (pg 56) 6. Book Cover: A Match Made in Space -- the book written by George McFly in the new 1985. (pg 82) 7. Enchantment Under the Sea picture - George McFly and Lorraine Baines. (pg 84) 8. Biff Tannen Dollar -- from the alternate horror 1985. (pg 130) 9. Receipt from Blast from the Past -- Grey's Sports Almanac $29.00 (pretty much on point with today's book prices) (pg 146) 10. Pic of Marty and Doc -- from 1885 with the clock face before it was built into the clocktower. (pg 176) 11. Letter from Doc to Marty -- delivered by Western Union moments after Marty witnessed the DeLorean being struck by lightning in 1955 (pg 195) 12. BTTF: The Ride -- production staff pass (pg 213) 13. Jaws 19 -- movie poster for the Max Spielberg directed film in 2015 (inside back cover) So, this book is a win. It's definitely geared for someone who is a die hard fan as well as someone who just likes the movie. I LOVED IT!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Especially anyone who loves the 80s, who loves MJF, or even just a BTTF fan.

Este libro realmente superó mis expectativas. Cuando lo vi en Amazon me interesó de inmediato y supe que sería una gran adquisición, pero ya al tenerlo en mis manos fue mucho más de lo que esperaba. El libro es pesado (¿hay problemas de gravedad en el futuro?) con un empastado que se ve de muy buena calidad, muy buen papel y muchísimo material gráfico: fotografías, dibujos de producción, etcétera. Un gran plus es que incluye reproducciones de algunos elementos gráficos de las películas: la carta que Marty le deja al Doc en 1955, la carta del Doc de 1885, el reporte que Strickland le da Marty por llegar tarde, el poster de la película Tiburón 19... Aunque están pegados a las hojas y a veces dificultan un poco la lectura son realmente un tesoro y un deleite a los ojos para un verdadero fan. También el contenido en texto es muy bueno, desde la concepción de la idea, cómo se conocieron Gale y Zemeckis, la narración de cómo se fueron filmando las películas, el cambio de actor cuando finalmente consiguieron a Michel J Fox... Este libro ha sido una de las mejores inversiones que he hecho, un tesoro para disfrutar muchas veces 😊

Great (Scotts!) book with great collectors' items for BTTF fans. Great value. Super fast next day delivery. Very satisfied with purchase. Highly recommended.

Excelente livro! Ótimo acabamento com capa dura, e recheado de extras de encher os olhos! Descrições detalhadas de curiosidades sobre todas as produções da trilogia que passam por todas as etapas de criação. Um verdadeiro tributo impresso à altura de um marco na história da ficção científica norte-americana!

Excellent buy so much info and behind the scenes, get yourself upto 88mph and buy this, just don't ask for a pepsi free while you are reading it

pour les fans, je recommande......super bien documenté, les goodies sont top, je pense que je vais les mettre dans une pochette pour ne pas les perdre.... superbes photos un must have