Press Release The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy by Brian Sibley Foreword by Sir Ian McKellen New Book Takes Readers Behind the Scenes as Filmgoers Await Second Tolkien Film About the Book As the clock ticks down to the December 18 release of the second installment in the epic Lord of the Rings film trilogy, an insider takes readers behind the scenes to witness the talented team of artists, craftspeople, actors, and crew as they create a modern film classic. Beginning November 6, Brian Sibley gives fans the rare opportunity to visit the movie set and see firsthand how a movie phenomenon of the twenty-first century was built on the landmark fantasy work of the twentieth century: J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings . Reading The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy is like being part of this filmmaking phenomenon. The Lord of the Rings film trilogy was history in the making; never before had the production of three major movies been undertaken at the same time. Brian Sibley's definitive account showcases the extraordinary innovation and dedication of the people who accomplished this incredible feat. Sibley interviewed more than 150 people associated with every aspect of the production, including director Peter Jackson. These conversations reveal exactly how the magic of Middle- earth was brought to cinematic life — from the direction, scripting, and acting, to the creation of sets and landscapes, to makeup, wardrobe, miniatures, music, and special effects. www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com 1 of 4 Copyright (c) 2003, Houghton Mifflin Company, All Rights Reserved