"Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman" by Daniel Wallace

The recently released film Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, is the subject of the new book Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman (Insight Editions) by Daniel Wallace. The book is beautifully packaged and boasts nearly 180 pages of full color photographs from the hit film that just happens to be my favorite Superman movie to date. With a Foreward by producer Christopher Nolan and an Introduction by director Zach Snyder, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman features a thorough behind the scenes look at the making of the film, with special attention paid to the technical aspects, including the special effects, costumes and production design. Chapters are devoted to the initial planning phase of the film, casting the right actors for the various roles, the construction of sets on Krypton and Earth, as well as commentary about the meaning and longevity of the Superman character.

The high quality paper compliments the photography, by Clay Enos, which is stunning, especially in regards to the world of Krypton. The attention to detail that was displayed while making Man of Steel is impressive and the filmmakers clearly wanted to get everything just right. Commentary from the aforementioned Zach Snyder, as well as producers Charles Roven, Wes Collier and Emma Thomas, among others, help shed light on the sometimes difficult, but ultimately rewarding movie making process. Stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon also provide their own perspective about the film and their respective characters.  

Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman is a terrific companion piece to the feature film that has resonated with viewers around the world and has reestablished Superman as a force at the box office. The book allows readers to relive the film whenever they please and also provides in-depth information about the step by step process of making a film as complex as Man of Steel. Readers may develop a new appreciation for the considerable efforts that went into making a film that brought new life to Superman, who will be back on the big screen for at least two more films in the not too distant future. A legend has been reborn.