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As James Gunn’s extremely anticipated “Superman“ soars into theaters this month, followers can journey into the DC Universe with a brand new e-book in regards to the making of the movie.

Penned by veteran movie writer James Discipline, “Superman: The Artwork and Making of the Movie” delivers an immersive behind-the-scenes expertise to enhance Gunn’s cinematic imaginative and prescient, together with an introduction by Gunn himself. The luxurious 176-page hardcover formally releases on Nov. 18 and is at present obtainable to pre-order on Amazon, the place it’s already a No. 1 bestseller.

The quantity boasts a whole lot of vivid idea sketches, set design layouts and unit pictures exhibiting Superman’s Metropolis skyline, the crystalline grandeur of the Fortress of Solitude and the Every day Planet newsroom. Discipline’s narrative spans each stage of growth — from Gunn’s early consultations with DC Studios co-chair Peter Safran, to the narrative arcs influenced by iconic comics like “All‑Star Superman” and manufacturing hurdles. Plus, an introduction by Gunn and a foreword by star David Corenswet options insights from costume designers, visible results supervisors and set architects woven collectively via Discipline’s partaking prose.

The most recent film within the DC tentpole marks the primary solo “Superman” movie in over a decade, since Zack Snyder’s 2013 “Man of Metal,” which went on to gross $670 million on the worldwide field workplace. David Corenswet stars within the titular position reverse Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, whereas Nicholas Hoult performs the movie’s villain, megalomaniac super-genius Lex Luthor. Different members of the forged embody Skyler Gisondo as journalist Jimmy Olsen, Anthony Carrigan because the Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Inexperienced Lantern Man Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

“Superman” hits theaters July 11.