The film is drawn from the aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian, but. He is handsome but with a weight problem, sometimes tending towards obesity. A good book to ad to your collection of movie related books. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars. This book was one that i had read over a long peroid of time. The making of master and commander, the far side of the. Master and commander making of part 2 video dailymotion. The sound design of master and commander making of. The final nhc consensus was that master and commander is naval history, with a little hollywood thrown in.
Master and commander 2003 special feature disc from. The series continued to be a modest success in both countries, though publication was only by collins in the uk after the fourth novel. Tom mcgregor has 28 books on goodreads with 627 ratings. The far side of the world by tom mcgregor 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The far side of the world by tom mcgregor 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Im a great fan of obrians aubreymaturin novels and of napoleonic era naval fiction. The first book, master and commander, is essentially the opening chapter of a 20volume novel set against the naval engagements of the napoleonic wars. Tom mcgregor looks behindthescenes at the motion picture based on patrick obrians novel and includes filming logistics, prop creations, and interviews with the cast. The far side of the world, or read the books by patrick obrian that the movie was based off of, then you will enjoy this book immensely. We do not recommend them to the unimaginative or faint of heart.
Buy a cheap copy of the making of master and commander. Even the photographs showing the development of gangrene in young lord blakeneys arm, because yes, i am a ghoul. The making of master and commander, the far side of the world. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubrey maturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. But the second time i was trying to make my neighbour, a soldier, understand.
Far side of the world, obrian, patrick, 19142000, master and commander, the far side of the world, obrian, patrick, 19142000 film and video adaptations, master and commander, the far side of the world, obrian, patrick, 19142000. The far side of the world is one of the best films of the 21st century, but not a lot of people saw it. Master and commander 1969 is the first in a twenty book historical fiction. Books by tom mcgregor author of the making of master and. With access to the film set, tom mcgregor weaves together the story of how the world of obrians books with its seafaring, swashbuckling adventures was brought to life by peter weir director of dead poets society, greencard and the truman show. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000 the novel is set at the turn of the 19th century. Through out the entire series obrian delves into the themes of love, war and friendship. Be the first to ask a question about the making of master and commander. Tom mcgregors most popular book is the making of master and commander. Patrick obrian, cbe 12 december 1914 2 january 2000, born richard patrick russ, was an english novelist and translator, best known for his aubreymaturin series of sea novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, and centred on the friendship of the english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen maturin.
Welcome to the historical fiction discussion of master and commander by patrick obrian. Publication date 2003 topics obrian, patrick, 19142000 film adaptations, obrian, patrick, 19142000. The world of patrick obrian is to be brought to life by hollywood with a depth of imagination and faithfulness to the spirit of the books matched only in scope by its budget and historical attention to detail. With todd arnow, max benitz, paul bettany, billy boyd. Peter weirs astonishing film brings patrick obrians world to life, complete with its swashbuckling adventures, brilliantly drawn characterization, romance, and intrigue. The movie, master and commander, the far side of the world was masterfully done, and this book gets you behind the scenes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The far side of the world is based on two napoleonic warera adventure. It is sure to captivate stalwart enthusiasts of obrians work as well as draw in new fans everywhere. The making of master and commander, the far side of the world tom mcgregor on. He is an actor and producer, known for master and commander.
An excellent, longer behind the scenes featurette which details the efforts put into the making of the 2003 historical actiondrama master and commander. With access to the film set, tom mcgregor weaves together the story of how the world of obrians books with its seafaring, swashbuckling adventures was brought to life by peter weir director of dead. The far side of the world paperback illustrated, 20 oct 2003 by. The fascinating story behind one of the most highly anticipated movies to come out of hollywood in recent years. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000. Although the quality dims over the last five volumes, the first fifteen are faultless. And if you liked the movie, youll like the 20 volumes by patrick obrian.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of master and commander by patrick obrian. Master and commander was first published in 1969, in the us by lippincott, and in great britain and ireland by collins in 1970. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. It has tons and tons of great photos from the movie and different chapters and sections to explain how the did everything in the movie. Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. Jason epstein article on movie master and commander, directed by peter.
Stephen maturin, two unforgettable characters revealing themselves for the first time in patrick obrians first book about captain jack. The far side of the world goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing. The sound design of master and commander making of bonus. Captain jack aubrey master and commander jack aubrey is a fine, but controversial british navy officer. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Master and commander begins english author patrick obrians lush and literary epic seafaring historical fiction series based on the career of a naval captain during the time of the napoleonic wars. The account of the making of the film is solid enough, though, and i found the sections on how exactly they set about recreating the world of the napoleonic navy particularly interesting. Master and commander is the story of the maturing and tempestuous relationship between a ships captain and the ships surgeon, dr. The complete making of master and commander bonus extra. The far side of the world illustrated edition by mcgregor, tom isbn. Director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. Master and commander and nautical historical novels. It is rare for hollywood movies to be historically accurate and many people know that making a movie out of a book is usually disappointing, especially to fans of the books. The result is lobscouse and spotted dog, the definitive food reference to the aubreymaturin novels.
Based on the early novels in the aubrey maturin series. Jack comes on deck to question hollom and calamy as the ship beats to quarters. The making of master and commander, the far side of the world 9780007157716 by mcgregor, tom and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. This is the reading assignment for week four may 24th, 2010 to may 30th, 2010 chapter four pages 5 170 this is the second historical fiction group selected book. Lots of great large pictures and plenty of information. Master and commander the peter weir film starring russell crowe. An excellent behind the scenes featurette which details the efforts put into the making of the 2003 historical actiondrama master and commander. Free pdf the making of master and commander the far side of the world book online. Free pdf the making of master and commander the far side of the world book. It has tons and tons of great photos from the movie and different chapters and. Master and commander and the series of nautical historical novels by patrick obrian was the topic for this installment of read this book. For related news, visit the naval historical center navy newsstand page at. Master and commander making of part 1 video dailymotion. He has a tendency to overeat and also sometimes drinks too much, making him a frequent candidate for dr.
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