Overview
The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards draw on more than a hundred interviews with actors, producers, directors, and writers to present the definitive chronicle of Marvel Studios and its sole ongoing production, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For all its outward success, the studio was forged by near-constant conflict, from the contentious hiring of Robert Downey, Jr., for its 2008 debut, Iron Man, all the way up to the disappointment of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and shocking departures of multiple Marvel executives in 2023. Throughout, the authors demonstrate that the original genius of Marvel was its resurrection and modification of Hollywood's old studio system. But will it survive its own spectacular achievements? Dishy and authoritative, MCU is the first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full and an essential, effervescent account of American mass culture.
Full Product Details
Author: Joanna Robinson ,
Joanna Robinson ,
Gavin Edwards ,
Dave Gonzales
Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
Imprint: Recorded Books, Inc.
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798212892216
Publication Date: 10 October 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""A superb chronicle of how Marvel Studios conquered Hollywood. Drawing on interviews with more than 100 Marvel personnel...This definitive account of the Hollywood juggernaut thrills."" -- ""Publishers Weekly (starred review)"" ""[A] highly recommended, smashing insider look at one of entertainment's greatest success stories."" -- ""Library Journal (starred review)"" ""Something important took place when the Avengers assembled, and this book provides the background for the sprawling canvas."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews""
Author Information
Gavin Edwards is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone and has written for Details, Spin, and the New York Times. He is the author of several books, including VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave; Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John?: Music's Most Enduring Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors Revealed; 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy; and Last Night at the Viper Room. He lives in Los Angeles. Andrew Kishino is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
