Shepperton Studios

The official and authorised book published to celebrate Shepperton's 75th birthday and provide the reader with a collectable, comprehensive and fully illustrated account of the history and influence of this world famous studio.

Shepperton has been owned by a succession of brothers over its 75 year history - The Kordas, the Boultings, the Lees and the Scotts and has produced some of the most financially and critically successful films of all time.

Responsible for such classic films as "The Third Man", "The African Queen", "A Man for all Seasons", "The Omen", "Alien", "Gandhi", "Out of Africa" and "Gladiator", as well as modern movie blockbusters like "Bridget Jones Diary", "Troy", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban" and "Bend it Like Beckham", Shepperton has an unparalleled record in the history of world film-making.

With over 350 images (many previously unpublished) a free DVD of 12 classic film trailers, a complete filmography from 1932-2004 and exclusive interviews including Lord Attenborough, Sir Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Freddie Francis, Bryan Forbes and Gurinder Chadha, "Shepperton Studios" captures the richness and diversity of Shepperton's star-studded history. Based at Pinewood studios, Morris Bright, author and producer is a regular broadcaster on both tv and radio and has written several books on film and television.