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A Guide to New Mexico Film Locations
From Billy the Kid to Breaking Bad and Beyond
Published by UNM Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
A Guide to New Mexico Film Locations offers a “call sheet” to explore many of the Land of Enchantment’s most iconic film locales, such as those from Easy Rider or Terminator Salvation. From alpine forests to sand dunes, from spaceports to historic ranches, New Mexico’s movie backdrops showcase the most dramatic and stunning parts of the state. Using this book as a guide, cinephiles, movie buffs, tourists, producers, New Mexico locals, and armchair explorers can retrace the steps of silver-screen cowboys, superheroes, aliens, and outlaws.
Author Jason Strykowski showcases fifty spectacular destinations in this guide including White Sands National Park, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the Albuquerque Rail Yards, Ski Santa Fe, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and much, much more. He further gives a glimpse into the many eateries, bars, and hotels where film crews spend their time and offers recommendations for outdoor adventures, indoor shopping, and family-friendly places to play. With plenty of insider tips, this unique guide will inspire readers to experience New Mexico’s picturesque film locations beyond the screen.
Featured Films Include:
The Grapes of Wrath
Easy Rider
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Cowboys & Aliens
Terminator Salvation
Thor
Wild Hogs
Crazy Heart
Lone Survivor
Natural Born Killers
Contact
The Men Who Stare at Goats
and more . . .
Author Jason Strykowski showcases fifty spectacular destinations in this guide including White Sands National Park, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the Albuquerque Rail Yards, Ski Santa Fe, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and much, much more. He further gives a glimpse into the many eateries, bars, and hotels where film crews spend their time and offers recommendations for outdoor adventures, indoor shopping, and family-friendly places to play. With plenty of insider tips, this unique guide will inspire readers to experience New Mexico’s picturesque film locations beyond the screen.
Featured Films Include:
The Grapes of Wrath
Easy Rider
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Cowboys & Aliens
Terminator Salvation
Thor
Wild Hogs
Crazy Heart
Lone Survivor
Natural Born Killers
Contact
The Men Who Stare at Goats
and more . . .
Product Details
- Publisher: UNM Press (September 15, 2021)
- Length: 232 pages
- ISBN13: 9780826362988
Raves and Reviews
Ditch the apps and get yourself a proper adventure with Jason Strykowski's guide to the vibrant film folklore of New Mexico.--Aimee Macpherson, crew member on Better Call Saul
I wish I'd had this book when we filmed my TV show pilot!--Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Artemis
I wish I'd had this book when we filmed my TV show pilot!--Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Artemis
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