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by Bong Joon Ho (Author)
Discover the illustrations that inspired the historic, OSCAR(R)-winning film's every shot in this graphic novel drawn by Director Bong Joon Ho himself.
So metaphorical: With hundreds of mesmerizing illustrations, Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboardsis a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of one of the best films in years and a brand-new way to experience a global phenomenon.
As part of his unique creative process, Director Bong Joon Ho storyboarded each shot of PARASITE prior to the filming of every scene. Accompanied by the film's dialogue, the storyboards he drew capture the story in its entirety and inspired the composition of the film's every frame and scene. Director Bong has also written a foreword and provided early concept drawings and photos from the set, which take the reader even deeper into the vision that gave rise to this stunning cinematic achievement.
Author Biography
Bong Joon Ho is one of the world's most celebrated directors. His body of work includes PARASITE, SNOWPIERCER, OKJA, MOTHER, THE HOST, and more. PARASITE, hailed by critics worldwide as one of the best films of 2019, was the recipient of the Palme d'Or Award at the Cannes Film Festival and made history by becoming the first non-English-language film to win an ACADEMY AWARD(R) for Best Picture, which it won along with the 2020 ACADEMY AWARDS(R) for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film.
