The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

by Tara Bennett, Paul Terry, Kevin Feige (Foreword by), Robert Downey Jr. (Afterword), Marvel Studios (Illustrator)

Overview

The definitive story of how Marvel Studios created the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as told by the studio's creatives, and the cast and crew of The Infinity Saga

The Story of Marvel Studios is the first-ever, fully authorized, all-access history of Marvel Studios’ creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as told by the producers, writers, directors, concept artists, VFX artists, cast, and crew who brought it to life. Year-by-year, project-by-project, the studio’s founding and meteoric growth are described through detailed personal stories, anecdotes, and remembrances of noteworthy challenges, breakthrough milestones, and history-making successes. Together, these stories reveal how each of the films evolved into one ongoing cinematic narrative, as coauthors Tara Bennett and Paul Terry (The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, 2017) chart the complete production history of The Infinity Saga’s 23 movies (from 2008’s Iron Man all the way up to, and including, 2019’s Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home).

Bennett and Terry were granted unprecedented access to Marvel Studios, which led to this years-in-the-making tome containing personal stories from more than 200 interviews, including every Marvel Studios producer; MCU writers and directors; the stars of The Infinity Saga; concept artists, costume designers, composers, and the talents behind the MCU’s dazzling visual effects; and more. Featuring previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photography and archival production material, as well as personal photos and memorabilia from cast and crew, The Story of Marvel Studios is the essential, collectible chronicle of how the Marvel Cinematic Universe was brought to life.

• 512 pages chart the entire history-making story of Marvel Studios—from its inception, through Phases One, Two, and Three, and to the dawn of Phase Four

• Featuring more than 200 interviews with the studio’s staff, cast, and crew for all 23 movies in The Infinity Saga

• Includes more than 500 production photos, plus never-before-seen filmmakers’ archival materials and personal memorabilia from the cast and crew

• Deluxe two-volume, foil-stamped cloth hardcover set, featuring exclusive cover art by Ryan Meinerding (Marvel Studios Head of Visual Development)

• Metallized reinforced slipcase with exclusive wrap-around MCU concept art montage, featuring art by Adi Granov, Ryan Meinerding, Andy Park, and Charlie Wen

• Foreword by Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel)

• Afterword by Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419732447
Publisher:	ABRAMS
Publication date:	10/19/2021
Pages:	512
Sales rank:	153,068
Product dimensions:	10.60(w) x 12.50(h) x 2.60(d)

About the Author

Paul Terry is a bestselling author, music artist, and producer. Together with Tara Bennett, he coauthored Fringe: September’s Notebook, Lost Encyclopedia, The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, and more. He lives in Los Angeles.

What People are Saying About This

creator of Deadpool Rob Liefeld

“I cannot recommend this book more highly. It’s the page turner you’ve been waiting for. All the warts are there right alongside the triumphs.”

Editorial Reviews

A winning and fascinating look at a story that has rewritten moviemaking.

Forces of Geek

A real feast for Marvel fans.

TV Digital

This massive set it is filled to the brim with never-before-heard stories, straight from the creatives who made it happen.

WinterisComing.net

The story is fascinating... It's a book that you will find yourself going back to time and time again.

Basement of the Bizarre

A meticulous chronicle of the passion and struggles behind the MCU.

SlashFilm

A must have.

Total Film

Bennett and Terry talk to the [MCU] creators and explore what it all took to realize Marvel’s grand vision.

Gizmodo/io9

Tailor-made for wide-eyed kids of today—and even some of their parents.

Wall Street Journal

A marvelously detailed account of how Kevin Feige and company brought the world of Marvel Comics to the big screen.

CBR

The narrative is compelling... Any Marvel fan would be thrilled to have this in their collection.

Disney Nerds

A beautifully crafted and highly informative insider look at the first three phases of the MCU.

SYFY

A serious purchase for serious Marvel fans.

Empire

For the Marvel super-fan who can’t get enough of every aspect of the MCU.

The Hollywood Reporter

"Packed with photos, interviews, and production history for each film, this is the definitive gift for the MCU diehard."

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