Superman

Ever wondered how a film legendarily doomed to fail became a cinematic masterpiece? Discover the untold story of the 1978 Superman film and the chaotic, brilliant, and groundbreaking production that defied Hollywood expectations to make audiences believe a man could fly. You'll go behind the scenes to learn the secrets of its revolutionary special effects, from the flying sequences to the destruction of Krypton. Uncover the casting struggles, the script rewrites, and the sheer creative force that director Richard Donner and his team used to forge a pop culture icon.

James Field is the world's leading expert on the art of cinematic superhero design, having curated major exhibitions for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the V&A. His lifelong passion for comic book adaptations began as a child, sketching his favorite heroes and dreaming of one day telling their stories. This unique combination of scholarly expertise and fan devotion granted him unprecedented access to the filmmakers and artists, allowing him to craft this definitive account of bringing Superman to the screen.