Stated 1991 copyright with full number line, indicating first printing. Large-format illustrated hardcover documenting the step-by-step process of making a feature film, from production design and storyboarding through filming, wardrobe, special effects, and post-production. Illustrated throughout with color photography by Henry Horenstein, offering behind-the-scenes views of set construction, crew work, and staged action sequences. Foreword by playwright and filmmaker David Mamet. Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Condition: Near Fine book in Very Good dust jacket. Binding tight and square; boards clean; corners sharp. Pages clean and bright with no writing, inscriptions, bookplates, or markings observed. No tears, creases, or loose pages. Dust jacket unclipped, clean and glossy with light edge wear and minor surface rubbing. A handsome, well-preserved copy. Ned Dowd is an American film producer and former assistant director whose credits include Slap Shot, House of Games, The Taking of Beverly Hills, and State of Grace. With decades of experience in production, Dowd brings insider knowledge of set operations, crew coordination, and studio filmmaking to this accessible behind-the-scenes guide. His work bridges professional filmmaking and educational outreach, offering young readers a practical look at how movies are made.