<B>The definitive account of the motion picture phenomenon, <i>E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History</i> is a must-have for fans of the beloved Steven Spielberg classic.</B><BR><BR>Documenting the complete history of <i>E.T.</i>, the book explores Spielberg’s initial inspiration for the story, the challenging shoot, and the record-breaking success, as well as the film’s endurance, examining the merchandising it inspired and the reasons <i>E.T.</i> holds a permanent place in the hearts of movie fans the world over.<BR><BR><i>E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History</i> features exclusive interviews with key members of the creative team, including cast and crew. Filled with visual treasures, the book also includes rare and never-before-seen imagery from the Amblin Entertainment archives, including on-set photography, concept art, and storyboards, plus a wealth of removable insert items, such as annotated script pages, studio memos, preli