{"product_id":"prop-man-ross-macdonald-9781648961120","title":"Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, from Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the art and design of graphic props for popular films and TV shows like \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation, John Wick, Silver Linings Playbook, The Knick\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBoardwalk Empire\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect gift for movie buffs.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eProp Man\u003c\/i\u003e, discover the secret history of the books, cards, letters, maps, and legal papers that play central and supporting roles in many of your favorite films and TV shows--from the diary Nicolas Cage's character discovers in \u003ci\u003eNational Treasure 2\u003c\/i\u003e to the Pawnee town charter in \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e. The man responsible for their authentic look, Ross MacDonald, has led a double life as both an illustrator and writer, contributing to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, among other national publications, and a designer and fabricator of iconic props for more than one hundred and twenty films and TV series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this visual and informative collection, learn about the methods and artistry behind MacDonald's most recognizable props through an interview with design critic Steven Heller and a selection of materials that reveal the process behind the prop designer's meticulous work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Heller, Ross MacDonald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1648961126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648961120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton Architectural Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/10\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/28\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2022 pg. 87","brand":"Steven Heller","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44044726239487,"sku":"9781648961120","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_84a14fb1-081b-4cb1-9045-02e3398287fa.jpg?v=1684974527","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/prop-man-ross-macdonald-9781648961120","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}