Honor Spielberg's 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' on its 40th birthday with this deluxe visual history



This summer, one of Hollywood's most beloved films turned 40.

After 40 years, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," the sweet science fiction tale about a lonely California boy and his Reese's Pieces-loving alien friend, continues to move both children and adults.

For fans and cinephiles who can't get enough of the touching story that starred Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, C. Thomas Howell, Robert MacNaughton, K. C. Martel, and Peter Coyote, Insight Editions has just released a prestige-format edition titled "E.T. the Extra-T(opens in new tab)e(opens in new tab)rrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History"(opens in new tab

This impressive 257-page hardcover is written by author Caseen Gaines ("Inside Pee-Playhouse," wee's "A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic") and serves as the essential companion volume and guide to director Steven Spielberg's legendary movie, which enthralled audiences when it was first released by Universal Pictures on June 11, 1982.

With this thorough pictorial history book by Casseen Gaines for the movie's 40th anniversary, you can delve into the background of the enduring Steven Speilberg film "E.T."

This fascinating look back at Spielberg's original ideas for the plot and script, difficulties encountered during filming, the film's box office success and endearing durability, and the influx of pop culture memorabilia it inspired.

Exclusive interviews with significant cast and crew members are featured in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History," and they provide illuminating insights into the intricate production. This collector book book is filled with a wealth of informative images in addition to rare and never-before-seen treasures from the official Amblin Entertainment archives, such as exceptional set photos, concept art, pre-production sketches, special effects trade secrets, and storyboards.

A wide variety of surprises are included in this new book, including removable insert materials like annotated script pages, intriguing studio memos, personal letters, preliminary sketches, and much more. They are similar to the enchanting interiors of E.T.'s strange mothership seen in the opening forest scenes of the $10 million film.

Gaines tells Space.com that "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is such a significant movie, not just in terms of Steven Spielberg's body of work but also in terms of cinema history. "It's difficult to think of a moment more momentous than "E.T." in the history of popular culture, despite the fact that I have written about a number of significant occasions. The movie still has an impact on me, I believe, because of how heartfelt it is. It continues to feel extraordinarily private and close, as if Elliott is letting us in on a secret and counting us as blessed to be able to witness this unique relationship he has with a space visitor. You almost don't even realize you're watching a movie; instead, you're experiencing an amazing but plausible slice of life."

Gaines conducted a thorough investigation for the book, speaking with over thirty persons, all of whom offered unique insights.

Without giving too much away, he says, "I think audiences will be astonished by the film's origin story and the intriguing route the creators traveled before deciding on the ultimate design for the titular extraterrestrial." "Even though the movie was short, a lot of skilled people were working on it behind the scenes. In 1982, some of them went unrecognized, but I truly tried to highlight as many people as I could and tell as many untold tales as I could."

One particular moment from the film "E.T." stands out for Gaines among the numerous unforgettable shots because it perfectly captures the enchantment of Spielberg's sci-fi blockbuster.

Gaines continues, "My natural inclination was to try and select anything other than the iconic image of Elliott and E.T. soaring past the face of the moon, but let's be honest, that is the only acceptable response! "Even though the movie contains many breathtaking shots, that is one of the most enduring scenes in movie history. When you see it, it immediately transports you back to the movie's most moving moments and serves as a reminder that only Steven Spielberg and his team are capable of creating such mag

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