Wild, Wild, West: The Illustrated Story Behind the Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook)

With over 100 color photos and drawings and the complete script--here is the official companion "making of," moviebook to Warner Bros.' blockbuster adventure-fantasy, starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, and Salma Hayek, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in Black," "Get Shorty"), produced by Jon Peters ("Batman"), and inspired by the classic TV series!

Set to be the summer's box office blowout, starring four of today's most exciting stars, "Wild Wild West" tracks the adventures of two highly competitive special government agents (played by Will Smith and Kevin Kline) forced to pool their talents to outwit a diabolical villain (Kenneth Branagh) plotting to assassinate the president of the United States with the aid of his monstrous walking weapon-transport vehicle called the Tarantula. A beautiful and mysterious entertainer (Salma Hayek) complicates matters for the duo in this irresistible blend of romance, humor, fantastic weaponry; and hair-raising confrontations. "Wild Wild West" features mind-blowing sets created by the multi-Academy Award(r)-nominated team who designed "Men in Black," startlingly creative gadgetry; from "Jurassic Park"'s special-effects guru, and state-of-the-art effects produced by the electronic wizards of Industrial Light & Magic. Film buffs and adventure fans will relish every; aspect of this hip, smart, sexy; technologically cutting-edge movie and won't want to miss the incredible behind-the-scenes story; of its making, illustrated with dazzling full-color photos and production-design artwork.