Like-New Used Copy – The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
🎬 A Sweeping Novel About Hollywood, Superheroes & the Art of Filmmaking
From Oscar-winning actor and bestselling author Tom Hanks, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece is a fascinating, multi-generational story about the making of a blockbuster superhero film, the people behind the scenes, and the evolution of American cinema over 80 years.
From a 1940s Comic Book to a Modern Hollywood Epic
📖 1947: In Lone Butte, California, five-year-old Robby, a naturally gifted artist, is abandoned in a drugstore by his troubled World War II veteran uncle, Bob Falls. But before Bob disappears forever, Robby discovers a comic book about a flamethrower-wielding soldier, an image that will shape his future.
📖 1970: Now a comic book creator in Oakland, Robby receives an unexpected letter from his long-lost uncle, inspiring him to write and illustrate a new hero—a flame-throwing soldier.
🎥 Present Day: A quirky Hollywood director stumbles upon Robby’s 1970 comic and sees it as the perfect source material for a big-budget superhero movie. The film, Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall, brings together an eccentric cast of characters, including:
⭐ A self-absorbed leading man & a determined leading lady
🎭 A young actor struggling with overnight fame
🎬 A relentless producer & a tireless crew
🎞 An inside look at the magic and madness of Hollywood moviemaking
A Must-Read for Film Buffs & Storytelling Enthusiasts
With Tom Hanks’s signature humor, warmth, and storytelling mastery, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece is a rich, immersive novel that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the film industry, a reflection on American history, and a celebration of creativity, passion, and perseverance.
Perfect For Fans Of:
✔ Hollywood & behind-the-scenes film stories
✔ Multi-generational storytelling & historical fiction
✔ Books about art, creativity, and perseverance
✔ Novels like The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and West of Sunset
