Robert Zemeckis
Born: May 14, 952 in Chicago, Illinois
Pen Name: None Connection to Illinois: Zemeckis was born in Chicago and grew up on the South Side of the city. Biography: Robert Zemeckis is a filmmaker known for directing and producing a range of successful and influential movies, often blending cutting-edge visual effects with storytelling. He has received several accolades including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for five British Academy Film Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award. In 2004 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Awards:
- Received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2004.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Zemeckis
Selected Titles
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Back to the Future ISBN: 1683691164 OCLC: Quirk Books 2018 Great Scott!! The latest in Quirk's series of Pop Classic Picture Books (following HOME ALONE, THE X-FILES, and E.T.) takes readers on a wild time-traveling trip BACK TO THE FUTURE!The biggest movie of 1985 is now the wildest and wackiest picture book of 2018! Even 30 years after its theatrical debut, BACK TO THE FUTURE is a perennial favorite in classrooms and family movie nights across the country. This picture book by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film. We'll follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling DeLorean, a crazy mad scientist companion, and a lightning-fueled finale! |
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The Polar Express: The Movie Shadow Book ISBN: B000J4I1FI OCLC: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2004 In this innovative book, read about the train trip to the North Pole and project six beautiful scenes on your wall. Flashlight not included. |