Why Did It Have to Be Snakes
From Science to the Supernatural, the Many Mysteries of Indiana Jones
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be released May 22, 2008, with Harrison Ford playing Indy again. Spielberg will direct, George Lucas will produce and rising young star Shia LaBeouf will co-star. It is one of the most anticipated films of 2008, this book will be a perfect tie-in and a must-have for fans. It is the only book to delve into the real-life history and legends, archaeology and anthropology, supernatural wonders, and occult mysteries at the heart of the series.
- Surprisingly, the otherwise magnificent DVD set of the films has no special features on the topics covered in the films. There has been no book on this either, not even a website.
- The book will go through each film scene by scene, jumping off to describe various aspects of them such as: Gigantic Rolling Boulders, Tanis, the Lost City of Ancient Egypt, Spanish Conquistadors, and the Cross of Coronado, Drinking Blood and Lawrence of Arabia and The Curse of King Tut.
As a team, Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg have written numerous non-fiction books, including The Science of Superheroes, The Science of Supervillains, the The Science of James Bond and The Science of Stephen King. Weinberg is the two-time winner of the World Fantasy Award.
- Surprisingly, the otherwise magnificent DVD set of the films has no special features on the topics covered in the films. There has been no book on this either, not even a website.
- The book will go through each film scene by scene, jumping off to describe various aspects of them such as: Gigantic Rolling Boulders, Tanis, the Lost City of Ancient Egypt, Spanish Conquistadors, and the Cross of Coronado, Drinking Blood and Lawrence of Arabia and The Curse of King Tut.
As a team, Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg have written numerous non-fiction books, including The Science of Superheroes, The Science of Supervillains, the The Science of James Bond and The Science of Stephen King. Weinberg is the two-time winner of the World Fantasy Award.
The ultimate Indiana Jones companion The true history, supernatural wonders, and mysteries of Indiana Jones Could you really use a bullwhip to swing across a chasm? Or rip out a man's heart without killing him? Was there a Shanghai mob in the 1930s-and did the Nazis have a real-life connection to the occult? At last, here is the book that finally answers the Indiana Jones-related questions that have troubled you for years. It tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the history, culture, and science behind your favorite Indy scenes and settings. You'll find out the truth about the Thuggees and their deadly practices, ancient death traps, the Well of Souls, Kali worship in India, the infamous bizarre banquet that included chilled monkey brains, the Sankara Stones, the Cross of Coronado, the Holy Grail, and more. Get ready for adventure-and more than a few snakes-as you explore the secrets and stories of Indiana Jones and his world. The journey will take you around the globe and through history as you move from ancient Egypt to India, China, and the United States, and from Biblical times to the Spanish Conquest to World War II. You'll also learn about Indiana himself, including the origins of his trademark fedora, leather jacket, and bullwhip. So why did it have to be snakes? Read the book and find out.
