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The World of IT Kindle Edition

by Alyse Wax (Author), Andy Muschietti (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition

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The official behind-the-scenes companion to New Line Cinema’s international blockbusters IT and IT Chapter Two.

The 2017 film IT brought a disturbing new vision to Stephen King’s classic horror novel of the same name. In 2019, the story continued with IT Chapter Two, in which Bill Skarsgard delivered another acclaimed performance as the terrifying Pennywise the Clown.

Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these films—including concept art, sketches, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography—The World of IT explores the films’ singular aesthetic and meticulous world-building. This compendium includes commentary from director Andy Muschietti; producer Barbara Muschietti; the acclaimed ensemble cast; and other creative players who helped bring King’s perennial bestseller to life.

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Alyse Wax is a regular contributor to SYFY Wire, ComingSoon.net, and Collider.com. Her first book, "Curious Goods: Behind the Scenes of Friday the 13th: The Series" is the first book to focus on the popular cult TV series. Wax lives in Los Angeles.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NY2PGZH
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS (October 1, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 289.1 MB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #380,807 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Los Angeles native Alyse Wax is the daughter of a writer. So naturally, she rebelled and wanted nothing to do with the craft. Alyse spent a number of years as a television producer, working on shows like "Big Brother," "Hell’s Kitchen," "Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End" and "Punkin’ Chunkin’ 2008." Eventually, however, she grew up and realized that following in her mother’s footsteps is not the worst thing in the world.

A chance meeting led to a job at FEARnet.com, a top horror website and cable network. Alyse worked there for nearly seven years as a reporter and television critic, eventually becoming Associate Editor, before Kabletown shut down the popular site. Continuing with her passion for the horror genre, she is a regular contributor to Fangoria Magazine, ShockTillYouDrop.com, Bloody-Disgusting.com, SuperHeroHype.com, ComingSoon.net, DailyDead.com, and Deadly Magazine. Her work has also appeared in Teen People Magazine, Weekly World News, Zap2It.com, and USA Network’s CharacterBlog.com.

"Curious Goods: Behind the Scenes of the ‘Friday the 13th’ TV Series" for Bear Manor Media is Alyse's first book. A USC Film School graduate and former figure skater, Alyse lives in LA with a house full of boys: her husband and three dogs.

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Customers praise the book's beautiful concept art and detailed behind-the-scenes content, with one review highlighting its full-color production stills and candid shots throughout. Moreover, the book features great set photos, character bios, and interviews with cast and crew, and customers find it worth the price. Additionally, one customer mentions it comes with a Derry postcard, making it perfect for fans. However, several customers note that the book was bound backwards.

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38 customers mention "Art quality"38 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the art quality of the book, praising its beautiful concept art and great detail, with one customer noting the full-color production stills and another mentioning the staggered pages of concept drawings.

"...It’s a large, hardcover book filled to the brim with concept art, behind the scenes set photos, full color production stills, and much more, printed..." Read more

"...And FANTASTIC concept art!! It even came with the postcard Ben gave to beverly(without the writing)!" Read more

"...together perfectly, they give you a postcard of derry maine and it’s so pretty...." Read more

"...It’s beautifully designed with staggered pages of concept drawings, fun facts, set photos, and actor compare and contrast information...." Read more

27 customers mention "Information quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and detailed, praising its behind-the-scenes content, with one customer highlighting its comprehensive coverage of the movie's storyline.

"...everything about how the movie came to be and how the effects and storyboards were utilized! And FANTASTIC concept art!!..." Read more

"...the information and photographs show so much and to tie everything together perfectly, they give you a postcard of derry maine and it’s so pretty...." Read more

"...It’s beautifully designed with staggered pages of concept drawings, fun facts, set photos, and actor compare and contrast information...." Read more

"...Its filled with so much knowledge about the characters and the storyline. Plus it has tons of concept art as well which is just amazing to look it...." Read more

23 customers mention "Picture quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, particularly the behind-the-scenes set photos and promotional images used in posters and other materials.

"...large, hardcover book filled to the brim with concept art, behind the scenes set photos, full color production stills, and much more, printed on..." Read more

"...designed with staggered pages of concept drawings, fun facts, set photos, and actor compare and contrast information...." Read more

"...It has great content, amazing behind the scene photos, concept art, etc. Just an overall fantastic book...." Read more

"...I liked it it was so fun to read. The pictures were great and I learned a lot from it about the movie and other things like that. I loved it" Read more

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Customers find the book worth every penny and consider it an excellent purchase.

"...concept art ,character bios, location shots and even a whole section dedicated to Penny wise and his many forms!!..." Read more

"WOW! This book is the coolest thing I’ve ever bought...." Read more

"My boyfriend and I collect IT merch that we find to be of unique, of good quality and, well... awesome...." Read more

"...Interviews with the cast and crew shed light on the movie also. Well worth the price." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character profiles in the book, with one customer highlighting the interviews with the cast and crew.

"...pages of concept drawings, fun facts, set photos, and actor compare and contrast information...." Read more

"...you could want from a making of book, such things as concept art ,character bios, location shots and even a whole section dedicated to Penny wise..." Read more

"This book is to die for. Its filled with so much knowledge about the characters and the storyline...." Read more

"...The stories of the actors is so awesome to read. It does SK a major justice that they really got the point of the story and executed it so well." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's fan base, with one mentioning it's perfect for IT fans.

"...It is a must-have for any IT fan." Read more

"Perfect book for the IT fan in your life! Great details and pictures!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's postcard content, with one mentioning it includes a postcard of Derry Maine.

"...so much and to tie everything together perfectly, they give you a postcard of derry maine and it’s so pretty...." Read more

"...It even comes with a Derry post card! I love this book so much, as a huge IT fan, and will treasure it for many years to come...." Read more

"I like that you get a little post card to write to a friends or family and I like that it tells you and shows you the characters in the book And..." Read more

"I love this! Comes with a cute Derry postcard which was a nice touch" Read more

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Customers report issues with the book's binding, with multiple reviews mentioning that the pages are backwards and upside down.

"...the book was made wrong with the insides put in backwards. making the back the new front and everything upside down. sending for a replacement...." Read more

"If I could give 0 stars I would. My book was bound upside down And backwards, I’ve never experienced anything like this...." Read more

"Pages are backwards and upside down in the book printed wrong" Read more

"This book was bound backwards. Bought this as a gift but replacement will take 1 to 2 months." Read more

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Braden Pickering
Great photos make up for so-so writing
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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Considering the 2017 remake of IT is probably my favorite movie of the last ten years, at least, I’m not sure why it took me so long to finally purchase this book but I’m glad I did. It’s a large, hardcover book filled to the brim with concept art, behind the scenes set photos, full color production stills, and much more, printed on thick, high quality stock. Definitely a sharp looking collector’s item for any fan of Pennywise or surrogate member of the Losers Club.

That said, my only nitpick is the actual writing itself. The sentences are short and fragmental and the whole thing reads like one long blurb, and I thought the direct quotes or interviews with the cast and crew could have been a little more insightful. I realize the real incentive for most people here is the photos and general presentation, but I thought I’d mention it for you do with what you will. Overall I’m just happy this book exists at all and will rate it five stars anyway, perhaps giving it a small benefit of the doubt.

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Cheese
It’s amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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I love collecting art/the making of books from my favorite movies and shows, and this one is so perfect! I love getting to read everything about how the movie came to be and how the effects and storyboards were utilized! And FANTASTIC concept art!! It even came with the postcard Ben gave to beverly(without the writing)!

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C Thomas
informative and honestly amazing
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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i absolutely love this! i was sort of hesitant to buy it since i didn’t know if it was a good book or not but oh my goodness was i mistaken. the information and photographs show so much and to tie everything together perfectly, they give you a postcard of derry maine and it’s so pretty. i personally love the sections and how organised the book is from the losers, to the town, to pennywise himself. absolutely amazing job with making this and the ending collage of photos really is nothing short of wow.

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Ronald J Schaaf Jr
It giant book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
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Being a Sai king fan for a long time, this book was a real TREAT !!!

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WarpaintAli💜
Exceeded expectations! Beautiful book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2021
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For anyone who likes the horror genre and Pennywise in particular this book is a pure delight! It’s beautifully designed with staggered pages of concept drawings, fun facts, set photos, and actor compare and contrast information.
I bought it as a birthday gift for my daughter and upon opening it she spent a solid hour completely enthralled, ignoring everything else around her! Excellent purchase!

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John
You'll FLOAT Too!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
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I don't normally do very many reviews but I felt like one needed to be done with this book!! After receiving a copy in the mail recently iam absolutely floored by how much passion and detail went in to making this companion to the movie. It has everything you could want from a making of book, such things as concept art ,character bios, location shots and even a whole section dedicated to Penny wise and his many forms!! This book exceeded my expectations!! So if your a Stephen King fan and love IT like me then take a chance and order a copy, and remember. ...YOU'LL FLOAT TOO!!

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BeepBeepRichie
An AMAZING purchase!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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This book is to die for. Its filled with so much knowledge about the characters and the storyline. Plus it has tons of concept art as well which is just amazing to look it. The book also has a "Derry, Maine" post card in it. Just like the one Ben wrote the poem for Bev on! The book is a bit dinged up in some places. But not enough for me to really complain. 10/10 reccomend it for any diehard IT fan.

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BeepBeepRichie

An AMAZING purchase!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
This book is to die for. Its filled with so much knowledge about the characters and the storyline. Plus it has tons of concept art as well which is just amazing to look it. The book also has a "Derry, Maine" post card in it. Just like the one Ben wrote the poem for Bev on! The book is a bit dinged up in some places. But not enough for me to really complain. 10/10 reccomend it for any diehard IT fan.

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Kimberly
IT CHAPTER TWO
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019
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I recieved this amazing book today! I saw the new movie last night, which is a good thing, because if you get this BEFORE seeing the movie, it contains major spoilers, so I'm glad I saw the movie first! It has great content, amazing behind the scene photos, concept art, etc. Just an overall fantastic book. I'm a big fan of IT and Bill Skarsgard of course ❤ I reccomend you big IT fans pick this up! You won't be disappointed!

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Courto
YES
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2022
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I have nothing bad to say about this book. Contains a lot more of information to help you understand the movies better and really helps you get into a mood.Helps you understand the town of Derry and how Pennywise was created. It also have big pictures of all the losers. It come with the postcard that Ben gave to Beverly too, at the end there is lots of behind the scenes pictures. A lot of information about the makeup sfx, lots of sketches and art. I would totally recommend even if you are new in the fandom. 100% worth it. I love it!!

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Courto

YES

Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2022
I have nothing bad to say about this book. Contains a lot more of information to help you understand the movies better and really helps you get into a mood.Helps you understand the town of Derry and how Pennywise was created. It also have big pictures of all the losers. It come with the postcard that Ben gave to Beverly too, at the end there is lots of behind the scenes pictures. A lot of information about the makeup sfx, lots of sketches and art. I would totally recommend even if you are new in the fandom. 100% worth it. I love it!!

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Fadi
🤦‍♂️
Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on December 15, 2024
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Bought it twice but still arrive in bad condition

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清水澄夫
最高
Reviewed in Japan on June 26, 2020
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映画のすべてが

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Fabio L. Manara
You'll float too
Reviewed in Brazil on November 14, 2019
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Excelente. A qualidade das fotos, papel, acabamento, conteúdo, etc. este livro faz jus ao maravilhoso mundo de IT.
A impressão das fotos é impecável juntamente com o tratamento das imagens.
O conteúdo então, nem se fala. Muitas curiosidades sobre o filme, cenas não vistas (ainda).
Vale a pena cada centavo.

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Mike
Prachtige foto's van de film
Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 17, 2021
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De afbeeldingen in dit boek zien er erg mooi uit, ondanks dat deze toch een sterke horror vibe hebben. Ook de cover van het boek ziet er mooi uit en is van mooi materiaal gemaakt.

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