Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the first two seasons of Outlander with this official, fully illustrated companion to the hit Starz television series based on the bestselling novels.
It was only a matter of time before Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander saga made the leap from book to hit TV series, and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser have eagerly followed. Now the must-watch drama has inspired this must-have guide, which reveals that it takes a village (or perhaps a Scottish isle) to bring the breathtaking world of Outlander to life in front of our eyes. Spanning the first two seasons of the Starz network sensation, The Making of Outlander leads readers behind the scenes and straight into the action as cast members, writers, producers, musicians, costume designers, set decorators, technicians, and more share the many adventures and challenges they face to make this sweeping saga come alive on the screen.
In exclusive interviews, the show's stars, including Caitriona Balfe (Claire), Sam Heughan (Jamie), and Tobias Menzies (Frank Randall/Black Jack Randall), discuss the daunting task of embodying some of fiction s most beloved characters and satisfying the high expectations of devoted Outlander readers. Executive producer and showrunner Ronald D. Moore looks at the inner workings of the writers room, shares his crew's travels to the authentic overseas locations, and chronicles the brainstorming, building, breakneck pacing, and boundless energy that make everything from the show s architecture to its outfits period-perfect.
In addition, the book examines all the Outlander episodes through exclusive interviews with their writers and directors, providing fascinating facts into the making of each hour. Best of all, The Making of Outlander offers a veritable feast of lavish photographs including an array of images spotlighting the stars in all their characters grandeur and up-close personal portraits. Featuring an introduction by Diana Gabaldon herself, this magnificent insider s look at the world of the Outlander TV series is the companion all fans will want by their side."
About the Author
Tara Bennett is a New York Times Bestselling author and entertainment journalist. As an author, or co-author, she's written more than 20 official movie and TV companion books including Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition, Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, Fringe: September's Notebook (an Amazon best book of 2014), Lost Encyclopedia, The Art of Ice Age, and many more. Tara is also a contributing writer for SCI FI Magazine, Total Film, Blastr.com and is a U.S. editor for SFX Magazine. She is an adjunct TV writing professor at Rowan University.
Industry Reviews
'The Making of Outlander: The Series: The Official Guide to Seasons One & Two by Tara Bennett fulfilled my expectations. The book, rich with season one and two photos, chronicles the making of each episode, occasionally interjecting chapters that focus on an actor or key production person. Bennett’s style is journalistic; she sets the scene and then relies on direct quotes and interviews to do the majority of the work.' Outlander TV News
'The beauty, grit and grandeur of Diana Gabaldon’s books have been deftly and expertly moved to our TV screens, and now you can see all of the behind the scenes pics – with each episode in fine detail. This book is, in a word, stunning.' Scandalicious Book Reviews
