by Mel Brooks
First published 2016
Mel Brooks opens the doors to his film studio and walks readers through the creation of Young Frankenstein. The comedy legend shares stories from the set, explains his decisions as writer and director, and reveals the craft behind the camera work. Brooks includes over 225 photographs from production, showing actors in costume, crew members at work, and moments between takes. He conducts fresh interviews with key collaborators including cinematographer Gerald Hirschfeld, actress Cloris Leachman, and producer Michael Gruskoff. Each participant describes their role in bringing the film to life. Brooks writes captions for every image and adds his own commentary throughout. The book captures both his respect for classic cinema and his commitment to comedy that makes audiences laugh out loud.
Genres: satire, humor, 20th-century, comedy, film
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, parody
Period: 20th-Century
2 pages · Audio CD · Blackstone Audio (Hachette Book Group)