Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind with this fully authorised behind-the-scenes book exploring the creation production & legacy of this iconic film Created in conjunction with Sony Pictures & Amblin Entertainment Close Encounters of the Third Kind The Visual History details the complete creative journey behind the making of the film & examines its cultural impact Featuring rare & never-before-seen imagery from the archives the book brings together a stunning collection of on-set photography concept art storyboards & more to create a visual narrative of the film's journey to the big screen It also features a wealth of insightful commentary from every key player involved in the film from the acclaimed director himself to the film's stars & the key department heads who brought Spielberg's vision to life Special inserts & interactive elements include script pages call lists concept sketches & more Comprehensive compelling & filled with unseen treasures Close Encounters of the Third Kind The Ultimate Visual History is a fitting tribute to one of history's most iconic films