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The pair have raided the archive to bring you many rare and often unseen stills and posters which capture the very essence of Merian C Cooper&#8217;s sensational masterpiece, and each one is reproduced faithfully to the unbeatable high standard you&#8217;re used to.<\/p>\n<p>Within the pages of this <em>King Kong<\/em> hardback guide you&#8217;ll find in-depth articles telling the story of the making of <em>King Kong<\/em>, its impact on cinemagoers on the time and its lasting legacy and influence on pop culture. There are also detailed biographies of the cast and crew, and a cheeky look at Kong merchandise through the ages. We also look at sequel <em>The Son of Kong<\/em> (1933).<\/p>\n<p>Our <em>King Kong<\/em> hardcover edition is stunningly designed to evoke the mystery and adventure of Edgar Wallace&#8217;s most famous story. 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