This book is basically the holy grail of Indiana Jones lore. Telling "The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films," The Complete Making of Indiana Jones is a thrilling new find for any fans of the legendary archaeologist's adventures. Starting with the first, and some argue, the best installment in the series, Raiders of the Lost Ark, J. W. Rinzler's book chronicles the journey from start to finish. From early casting calls to preliminary sketchings to behind-the-scenes movie magic, this is THE book for Indiana Jones fans. Chock full of gorgeous and large images, both color and black and white, the book is slightly oversize, or just the right size for a flashy coffee table book to make all your guests jealous. For everyone from marginal fans to die-hard fans, this is the perfect book, as its factual base runs the gamut from the well-known, to the obscure, to the hitherto absolutely unknown. Who knew that Harrison Ford was not the first choice to play Indy, a role seemingly molded perfectly around the handsome actor? Who knew that the role of Marion Ravenwood was originally written with Steven Spielberg's then-girlfriend, Amy Iriving, in mind? A genuine pleasure to read!