New "Planet of the Apes" book- "Simians & Serialism"

[apes3978]

There's a new book coming out this Summer about Jerry Goldsmith's film score and the film "Planet of the Apes"... Here's the write-up from the website selling it:

SIMIANS & SERIALISM
by John O'Callaghan
272 Pages, 6" x 9" Trade Paperback (not available as an e-book)
ISBN 978-1-5136-0066-6
Provisionally Priced at $24.95 + Shipping/Handling/Applicable Taxes

SIMIANS & SERIALISM is the first comprehensive history and analysis of Jerry Goldsmith's landmark score to Arthur P. Jacobs production of Franklin J. Schaffner's film PLANET OF THE APES.
Each and every cue in the score is decoded and deconstructed, detailing for the first time Goldsmith’s extensive use of Arnold Schoenberg's serial technique.

Includes 49 illustrations with examples from Goldsmith's score.

New research reveals fascinating, unknown details and presents a rich background on the development, production and release of the classic 1968 science fiction film and its four sequels.

SIMIANS & SERIALISM is an indispensable volume for any fan of Jerry Goldsmith, film music, PLANET OF THE APES or movie history.


COMING SOON!

http://www.pithikosentertainment.com/products.html

[Hedji]

Awesome! I'm a huge Goldsmith fan. Although, reading about music is sometimes less interesting than listening to it on its own.