Indiana Jones: Journey in the Footsteps of a Hero
24.99 €
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Indiana Jones: Journey in the Footsteps of a Hero
24.99 €
This is the most comprehensive work to date on one of modern cinema’s most beloved characters. The first complete biography of Indiana Jones, the story of his travels, explorations, and personal life, in chronological order, as told through the films, television series, comics, novels, and video games. In addition to the character’s history, Salva Rubio brings together the sources that inspired his legendary creators, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, as well as the storylines that writers dreamed up but never realized. He also explores the cultural impact that the most famous bullwhip and hat-wearer has had on generations of viewers.
Following the adventures of this intrepid explorer, the author visits the real and mythical places our hero visited, analyzes the treasures he held in his hands, and unravels mysteries of the past and present. He immerses the reader in the culture and art of both the countries Indy visited and the historical figures he met along the way. The book conveys the excitement of searching for clues, secret doors, everything that brings us closer to understanding who we were and therefore who we are.
History, archaeology, criticism, cinema, mythology and mystery are brought together in this comprehensive book about the Indiana Jones universe.
In the margins, the reader will also find the names of works in which adventures, treasures and references to them can be found.
Following the adventures of this intrepid explorer, the author visits the real and mythical places our hero visited, analyzes the treasures he held in his hands, and unravels mysteries of the past and present. He immerses the reader in the culture and art of both the countries Indy visited and the historical figures he met along the way. The book conveys the excitement of searching for clues, secret doors, everything that brings us closer to understanding who we were and therefore who we are.
History, archaeology, criticism, cinema, mythology and mystery are brought together in this comprehensive book about the Indiana Jones universe.
In the margins, the reader will also find the names of works in which adventures, treasures and references to them can be found.
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