The Apocalypse Now Book
by Peter Cowie

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Book Review: Interesting background for fans of the film
Summary: 3 Stars

Peter Cowie had access to archive material and interviews with Coppola and members of cast and crew. For readers, this is a mixed blessing. Obviously it can provide some great insights into the film, but equally obviously, Coppola was only going to give this access to a sympathetic writer. Cowie is a little too reverential for my taste--you feel he's too close to the crew to stand back and give a critical judgement. Perhaps this is an unfair criticism, but his style is just too American for me. Despite this, the book is a valuable companion to the movie--just don't expect writing that can match the film, or any facts you haven't read around in articles the time of the Redux version's release.

Ultimatly, if you love the film, you'll like the book. I'm glad I own it, but it is only a minor enhancement to the pleasure of viewing the film itself, and that's as it should be. One final gripe--more pictures, and in colour, would improve it no end. Probably one for real fans only

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