Pure Imagination The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is one of the most popular and memorable films of the past 30 years. Based on Roald Dahls classic novel, the film has been seen by millions since its release. Written by Mel Stuart, the films director, ure Imaginationis the ultimate companion piece for fans of the film. The first book ever written on the film, this is the consummate insider account of the making of the film and a look at its growing cultural impact. It takes readers behind the scenes with colorful necdotes; lavish, never-before-seen photographs from Warner Bros. and Stuarts personal collection; interviews; notes on production techniques; original set design sketches, and fascinating trivia about the film. A New York Timesarticle explaining the films lasting popularity, concludes that: Like most things that endure, it offers something for everyone.Stuart, Mel is the author of 'Pure Imagination The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', published 2002 under ISBN 9780312287771 and ISBN 0312287771.