The definitive 1990s blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's
Jurassic Park
met with almost universal critical and popular acclaim, broke new ground with its CGI recreation of dinosaurs, and started one of the most profitable of all movie franchises. To mark the film's 30th anniversary, this exciting illustrated collection of new essays interrogates the
phenomenon from a diverse range of critical, historical, and theoretical angles. The primary focus is on
itself but there is also discussion of the franchise and its numerous spin-offs.
As well as leading international scholars of film studies and history, contributors include experts in special effects, science on screen, fan studies, and palaeontology. Comprehensive, up to date, and accessible,
The Jurassic Park Book
appeals not only to students and scholars of Hollywood and contemporary culture, but also to the global audience of fans of the greatest of all dinosaur movies.