Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sergio Leone’s genre-defining classic, with exclusive behind-the-scenes photography.
Featuring rare on-set photography from the archives of the Cineteca di Bologna, this commemorative title offers a unique and intimate look at the film’s production – moments captured through the lens of Sergio Leone’s set photographer, Angelo Novi.
Filmed largely in Spain, explore the creation of the film’s expansive sets and the use of Spanish militia as extras, alongside first-hand accounts of the challenging and sometimes perilous filming conditions faced by actors Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach.
Read the truth behind the film’s legendary characters, props and costumes, including Clint Eastwood’s iconic poncho.
Discover the life and creative influences of director Sergio Leone, whose meticulous filmmaking style produced some of cinema’s most memorable moments, including the legendary three-way cemetery standoff.
Celebrate the iconic score composed by the visionary maestro Ennio Morricone, whose music became inseparable from the film’s enduring power and atmosphere.
About the author
Simon Beecroft is a British author. His best known book is the New York Times bestselling book Lego Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary, which has sold more than 2,000,000 copies. and which in 2016 is held in more than 1000 libraries. In all, he has written more than 30 other books.
