Join production historian Andreas Johansson and over sixty cast and crew for a journey back to a lawless future L.A. where nobody gets out alive. Contained within this book are untold stories from the making of John Carpenter's subversive cult sequel
Escape From L.A
. Explore virtually every aspect of production through in-depth interviews and vintage articles. The book also features over eighty rare behind the scenes photos, some never before seen.
Escape Artists Vol. 2 features:
Unique insight into how the filmmakers "destroyed" L.A.!
Casting anecdotes including alternate actor considerations!
Stories of how the cast got along (or didn't get along!)
New info on the abandoned 1987 prequel!
A screenwriter's multi-continent heist effort to pen the sequel!
Tales of how the film took over a beloved Universal backlot set!
Details on how the action evolved from storyboard to screen!
Anecdotes involving stunts, chases, and explosions!
Stories and pics of surprise celebrity set visits!