Lincoln. A Cinematic and Historical Companion

Lavishly-illustrated companion guide to Steven Spielberg's biopic 'Lincoln', providing detailed historical information on the President's life and times, as well as the background to the film's production. Reproducing old paintings, photographs and documents from the Civil War era, the book also contains contributions from the film's cast and crew explaining the research and techniques that were used to ensure authenticity in matters of dialogue, costume, hair style and set design. Includes profiles of all the leading characters in the film, forewords by Spielberg and producer Kathleen Kennedy. The book points out that Lincoln was one of the first politicians to realise the value of the media, and includes some information on photographer Matthew Brady.

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection