Forty years after the release of the sci-fi classic Escape from New York, fans will at last get a look at the making of the movie.  In celebration of the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter’s one-of-a-kind story of Kurt Russell’s future criminal Snake Plissken and his attempt to rescue the President from a downed plane over a locked-down New York City, Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film pulls from the studio archives a trove of behind the scenes photographs to showcase the creation of the movie.  You can pre-order the book now here at Amazon, and check out a preview of the book below.

Written by John Walsh, Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film promises to be the ultimate retrospective on the cult-classic movie. 

From publisher Titan Books:

This must-have book intricately illustrates the production process of the science-fiction blockbuster, plus the impact and influence in popular culture, as well as the costuming, special effects, music, posters, and much more.  Featuring brand new interviews with cast and crew, this extraordinary collection of never-before-seen art will give fans exclusive insight into every aspect of Escape From New York.

Here is a look inside:

Look for Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film, coming from Titan Books this September.

C.J. Bunce / Editor / borg