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Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY THE INSIDE STORY is a Stunning Book that Complements the Blockbuster Movie

By: Nov. 20, 2018
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Fans of the Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises film, Bohemian Rhapsody, and many more will want to have the extraordinary book published by Weldon Owen, "Bohemian Rhapsody: The Inside Story." This coffee table size book includes Forewords by Brian May and Roger Taylor, and informative chapters that bring the movie to life with with spectacular full color photos by Alex Bailey.

In the foreword, Brian May stated, "This book is a souvenir of Bohemian Rhapsody, the movie and a tribute to the actors who brought Freddie and his pals to new life, along with the costumiers, set designers, chippies, painters, lighting and sound men, cameramen, directors and supporting team who all gave far beyond the call of duty to complete this project to the max, trough times that were often very demanding."

The book's five fascinating chapter's include Kind of Magic: From Page to Screen; Don't lose your Head: Freddie Mercury; We are the Champions: The Cast; Let Me Entertain You: Costumes Hair & Make-up; The Show Must Go On: The Sets; and We Will Rock You: The Music. The final chapter includes a chronological listing of the band's hottest songs with interesting details about them.

"Bohemian Rhapsody: The Inside Story" captures Queen's epic journey in the film with photographs and biographies of band members and their entourage that include Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Jim Beach, Mary Austin and more. There are stunning behind the scenes photos, movie stills, and actual images of the band from the 1970's to the 1990's.

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The book also contains Interviews with the film's crew and cast members that shine a light on the depiction of Freddie Mercury and Queen's iconic rise to fame. Readers will appreciate discovering how Oscar-winning producer, Graham King prepared to put together the band's story and what Rami Malek learned about Freddie Mercury by portraying him.

"Bohemian Rhapsody: The Inside Story" is an absolute must for people who have enjoyed and admired the career of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Put it on your holiday gift list for film buffs and music lovers. Published by Weldon Owen in association with Twentieth Century Fox, Regency Enterprises and Queen, it is available wherever fine books are sold or by visiting Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Bohemian-Rhapsody-Official-Book-Movie/dp/1681884674/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542228170&sr=8-3&keywords=Bohemian+Rhapsody

Photo Credit: Alex Bailey / © Fox

Note to Readers: Bohemian Rhapsody is currently in theatres and stars Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joe Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech, Aaron McCusker and Mike Myers. The film is produced by Graham King and Jim Beach, and directed by Bryan Singer.



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