Books by tom mcgregor author of the making of master and. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of master and commander by patrick obrian. Director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. The far side of the world is one of the best films of the 21st century, but not a lot of people saw it. The sound design of master and commander making of bonus. Welcome to the historical fiction discussion of master and commander by patrick obrian. Patrick obrian, cbe 12 december 1914 2 january 2000, born richard patrick russ, was an english novelist and translator, best known for his aubreymaturin series of sea novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, and centred on the friendship of the english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen maturin.
Master and commander and the series of nautical historical novels by patrick obrian was the topic for this installment of read this book. Based on the early novels in the aubrey maturin series. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubrey maturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. Even the photographs showing the development of gangrene in young lord blakeneys arm, because yes, i am a ghoul. The result is lobscouse and spotted dog, the definitive food reference to the aubreymaturin novels. An excellent, longer behind the scenes featurette which details the efforts put into the making of the 2003 historical actiondrama master and commander. The making of master and commander, the far side of the world tom mcgregor on. Through out the entire series obrian delves into the themes of love, war and friendship. Master and commander making of part 2 video dailymotion. The far side of the world goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing. This is the reading assignment for week four may 24th, 2010 to may 30th, 2010 chapter four pages 5 170 this is the second historical fiction group selected book.
Free pdf the making of master and commander the far side of the world book online. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. The far side of the world by tom mcgregor 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The series continued to be a modest success in both countries, though publication was only by collins in the uk after the fourth novel. With access to the film set, tom mcgregor weaves together the story of how the world of obrians books with its seafaring, swashbuckling adventures was brought to life by peter weir director of dead. The film is drawn from the aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian, but.
The far side of the world paperback illustrated, 20 oct 2003 by. It has tons and tons of great photos from the movie and different chapters and sections to explain how the did everything in the movie. Master and commander and nautical historical novels. The far side of the world illustrated edition by mcgregor, tom isbn. He has a tendency to overeat and also sometimes drinks too much, making him a frequent candidate for dr. Buy a cheap copy of the making of master and commander. We do not recommend them to the unimaginative or faint of heart. The first book, master and commander, is essentially the opening chapter of a 20volume novel set against the naval engagements of the napoleonic wars.
Although the quality dims over the last five volumes, the first fifteen are faultless. Stephen maturin, two unforgettable characters revealing themselves for the first time in patrick obrians first book about captain jack. It is rare for hollywood movies to be historically accurate and many people know that making a movie out of a book is usually disappointing, especially to fans of the books. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars. Master and commander is the story of the maturing and tempestuous relationship between a ships captain and the ships surgeon, dr. Master and commander 2003 special feature disc from. The complete making of master and commander bonus extra. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000 the novel is set at the turn of the 19th century. The sound design of master and commander making of. The account of the making of the film is solid enough, though, and i found the sections on how exactly they set about recreating the world of the napoleonic navy particularly interesting. And if you liked the movie, youll like the 20 volumes by patrick obrian. Free pdf the making of master and commander the far side of the world book. Tom mcgregors most popular book is the making of master and commander. Master and commander making of part 1 video dailymotion.
The world of patrick obrian is to be brought to life by hollywood with a depth of imagination and faithfulness to the spirit of the books matched only in scope by its budget and historical attention to detail. Lots of great large pictures and plenty of information. Master and commander begins english author patrick obrians lush and literary epic seafaring historical fiction series based on the career of a naval captain during the time of the napoleonic wars. He is handsome but with a weight problem, sometimes tending towards obesity. Publication date 2003 topics obrian, patrick, 19142000 film adaptations, obrian, patrick, 19142000. Far side of the world, obrian, patrick, 19142000, master and commander, the far side of the world, obrian, patrick, 19142000 film and video adaptations, master and commander, the far side of the world, obrian, patrick, 19142000. The hardcover of the making of master and commander. A good book to ad to your collection of movie related books. The final nhc consensus was that master and commander is naval history, with a little hollywood thrown in.
The movie, master and commander, the far side of the world was masterfully done, and this book gets you behind the scenes. Captain jack aubrey master and commander jack aubrey is a fine, but controversial british navy officer. It has tons and tons of great photos from the movie and different chapters and. Jason epstein article on movie master and commander, directed by peter. The fascinating story behind one of the most highly anticipated movies to come out of hollywood in recent years. Jack comes on deck to question hollom and calamy as the ship beats to quarters. For related news, visit the naval historical center navy newsstand page at.
The far side of the world is based on two napoleonic warera adventure. He is an actor and producer, known for master and commander. Master and commander 1969 is the first in a twenty book historical fiction. The making of master and commander, the far side of the world. The making of master and commander, the far side of the world 9780007157716 by mcgregor, tom and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. With access to the film set, tom mcgregor weaves together the story of how the world of obrians books with its seafaring, swashbuckling adventures was brought to life by peter weir director of dead poets society, greencard and the truman show.
Be the first to ask a question about the making of master and commander. An excellent behind the scenes featurette which details the efforts put into the making of the 2003 historical actiondrama master and commander. Im a great fan of obrians aubreymaturin novels and of napoleonic era naval fiction. Tom mcgregor has 28 books on goodreads with 627 ratings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Master and commander was first published in 1969, in the us by lippincott, and in great britain and ireland by collins in 1970. The far side of the world by tom mcgregor 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Master and commander the peter weir film starring russell crowe. Peter weirs astonishing film brings patrick obrians world to life, complete with its swashbuckling adventures, brilliantly drawn characterization, romance, and intrigue. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Tom mcgregor looks behindthescenes at the motion picture based on patrick obrians novel and includes filming logistics, prop creations, and interviews with the cast. This book was one that i had read over a long peroid of time. The far side of the world, or read the books by patrick obrian that the movie was based off of, then you will enjoy this book immensely. The making of master and commander, the far side of the.