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Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, from Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation
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Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, from Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation
Current price: $27.95


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Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, from Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation
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This exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the art and design of graphic props for popular films and TV shows like
Parks and Recreation, John Wick, Silver Linings Playbook, The Knick
, and
Boardwalk Empire
is the perfect gift for movie buffs.
In
Prop Man
, discover the secret history of the books, cards, letters, maps, and legal papers that play central and supporting roles in many of your favorite films and TV shows—from the diary Nicolas Cage's character discovers in
National Treasure 2
to the Pawnee town charter in
Parks and Recreation
. The man responsible for their authentic look, Ross MacDonald, has led a double life as both an illustrator and writer, contributing to the
New York Times
, the
New Yorker
and
Vanity Fair
, among other national publications, and a designer and fabricator of iconic props for more than one hundred and twenty films and TV series.
In this visual and informative collection, learn about the methods and artistry behind MacDonald's most recognizable props through an interview with design critic Steven Heller and a selection of materials that reveal the process behind the prop designer's meticulous work.
Parks and Recreation, John Wick, Silver Linings Playbook, The Knick
, and
Boardwalk Empire
is the perfect gift for movie buffs.
In
Prop Man
, discover the secret history of the books, cards, letters, maps, and legal papers that play central and supporting roles in many of your favorite films and TV shows—from the diary Nicolas Cage's character discovers in
National Treasure 2
to the Pawnee town charter in
Parks and Recreation
. The man responsible for their authentic look, Ross MacDonald, has led a double life as both an illustrator and writer, contributing to the
New York Times
, the
New Yorker
and
Vanity Fair
, among other national publications, and a designer and fabricator of iconic props for more than one hundred and twenty films and TV series.
In this visual and informative collection, learn about the methods and artistry behind MacDonald's most recognizable props through an interview with design critic Steven Heller and a selection of materials that reveal the process behind the prop designer's meticulous work.