The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Making of a Masterpiece Special Edition
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Publishing:5th Nov '26
£150.00
This title is due to be published on 5th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£30.00(9780008804343)
Celebrating the making of Leone’s masterpiece with rare photos and production insight. A must-read for movie fans.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sergio Leone’s genre-defining classic, with exclusive behind-the-scenes photography.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sergio Leone’s genre-defining classic, with exclusive behind-the-scenes photography.
60 years since its release, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly still stands as one of the most influential films ever made. This commemorative book explores how Sergio Leone’s iconic Spaghetti Western redefined cinema – blending myth, morality and unforgettable style into a story that has inspired film ever since.
Through behind-the-scenes history, cultural analysis and insights into its cast, score and production, this book traces the film’s journey from a bold, unconventional Western to a global masterpiece. From Ennio Morricone’s legendary music to Leone’s revolutionary close-ups and epic standoffs, each chapter reveals why the film came together and how it continues to inspire filmmakers and captivate audiences across generations.
Featuring rare photographs from the Cineteca Bologna archives, this book is a visual tribute that celebrates the legacy of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – a film that remains as powerful, provocative and unforgettable as ever.
"No spaghetti western is as famous, and few as highly regarded, as Leone’s 1966 epic about a trio of tough-as-nails vagabonds on the hunt for a missing fortune. His classic sun-baked amorality play has surfaced on countless ‘best of’ lists over the years; the groundbreaking storytelling techniques in the film have been used, taught, stolen and referenced by film-makers from all over the world.” — BBC Culture
"As important to as the editing The score which accompanies the film is regarded as one of the best in cinema. Created by Italian maestro Ennio Morricone, the composition was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.” — BBC Culture
'The worldwide success of Good, the Bad and the Ugly made an international star of Clint Eastwood.’ — BBC Culture
ISBN: 9780008804350
Dimensions: 306mm x 241mm x 21mm
Weight: 270g
200 pages
Limited Numbered Deluxe edition