Behind the scenes of The Lord of The Rings: Stories and Insight
“The author’s stream-of-consciousness writing style offers an engaging read. Get it!”—Kirkus Reviews
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For Entertainment Only:
Behind the scenes of The Lord of the Rings and other movies
(“from one who knows,” adds Ian McKellen).
We all cherish our moments of escape through films, music, books and theatre. Whether it’s the thrill of blockbuster movies like The Lord of the Rings, the enchantment of a concert or the drama of a stage play, entertainment fuels our imaginations and offers much-needed respite from the stress of daily life. Then there’s the other side of the curtain: the people who create the content that amuses and enlightens us. Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the land of Oz, Middle-earth or Hogwarts? Or to live the supposedly glamorous life of a Hollywood star or a chart-topping musician?
For Entertainment Only takes you on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of the world of entertainment. Follow the epic story of Keith Stern, who overcame his mundane suburban upbrining to earn the privilege of exploring the magical realms of Hollywood, Broadway, London’s West End, New Zealand — all around the world. From setting up his laptop on the iconic sets of Rivendell from The Lord of the Rings, Cerebro from X-Men and the Abbey from The Da Vinci Code, to traveling with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and witnessing as Joan Jett rehearses a soon-to-be-released new song called I Love Rock and Roll, he’s seen it all. Now, he invites you to join him on an extraordinary adventure.
In this inspirational memoir, you’ll discover:
- What it was like to be behind the scenes of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, King Kong and The Hobbit.
- The backstage rituals of The Grateful Dead before their electrifying performances
- The birth of punk rock in 1970s NYC
- How Madonna nearly vanished into obscurity when her debut album was intentionally overlooked
- Brad Pitt’s humble beginnings in Hollywood
- Ian McKellen’s transition from stage to screen and his near-miss with the role of Gandalf
- On and off-set experiences with Tom Hanks
- How Orlando Bloom borrowed $25 from the author, to reserve the web domain name OrlandoBloom.com
- Andy Serkis’s transcendence from Gollum’s disguise to stardom
- The travails and triumphs of Robert Downey, Jr., Mel Gibson, Brendan Fraser and Sharon Stone
- The downfalls of Harvey Weinstein, Bryan Singer and Kevin Spacey in the #MeToo era
And that ain’t all!
These true tales offer surprising insights into the off-screen lives of the stars we adore, often long before they became household names. Their real-life stories are just as intriguing and exciting as their on-screen personas.
Get ready to be enchanted and inspired, with your own tales to tell. Pick up your copy of For Entertainment Only today and embark on an excursion into the fascinating world of entertainment!
It’s all about the journey.
“I stayed behind after everyone left except Peter Jackson and Zane, the UPM who juggled reels for the director to review shot after shot of flames big and small against a black background, looking for just the right fiery effects for the Balrog. I left after about an hour of that! A director’s work is not all glamor, sunglasses, cigarette holders, ascots and funny hats.”
