The official companion for the new Man of Steel movie featuring Superman. Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman offers an intimate look at the reinvention of the worlds most iconic superhero through the eyes of acclaimed director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) & producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy). This unique companion book offers a rich selection of materials, from concept art & behind-the-scenes set photography to director commentary & interviews with key creatives, unlocking the secrets behind giving new life to an immortal hero. Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill as Superman. Also appearing are three-time Oscar? nominee Amy Adams (The Fighter) as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, & Oscar? nominee Laurence Fishburne (Whats Love Got to Do with It) as her editor-in-chief, Perry White. Starring as Clark Kents adoptive parents, Martha & Jonathan Kent, are Oscar? nominee Diane Lane (Unfaithful) & Academy Award? winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves). Squaring off against the superhero are two other surviving Kryptonians, the villainous General Zod, played by Oscar? nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), & Faora, Zods evil partner, played by Antje Traue. Also from Supermans native Krypton are Lara Lor-Van, Supermans mother, played by Ayelet Zurer, & Supermans father, Jor-El, portrayed by Academy Award? winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator). Rounding out the cast are Harry Lennix as U.S. military man General Swanwick, as well as Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy. http://www.theworks.co.uk/images/9781781168172_M.jpg 3-5 Working Days From only £3.99. Free delivery over £20 29.99 In stock Hands On History -The Aztecs http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/history-books/hands-on-history--the-aztecs/9781781714881?CAWELAID=720011340000031742 History Books 1.99 9781781714881 Step in to the world of the Aztecs! Step back in time to Central America before the Spanish conquest & discover the fascinating history of the people who lived there. Wear an Aztec ruler's feather headdress, sip Aztec hot chocolate, keep your wits about you as you play patolli, make a seed rattle & create your own folding codex book. Each book in the Hands-on History series combines informative text with brilliant hands-on projects that bring history to life. Perfect for homework projects, projects are explained using clear, step-by-step instructions & photographs. http://www.theworks.co.uk/images/9781781714881_M.jpg 3-5 Working Days From only £3.99. Free delivery over £20 5.99 In stock Hands On History
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