The Making of Superman: The Movie is Back..!
Discover the fascinating journey behind author David Michael Petrou’s iconic book, The Making of Superman: The Movie.
Originally released by Warner Books in December, 1978 to the elation of Christopher Reeve Superman movie enthusiasts worldwide, this must-have piece will be available for pre-order in November 2025 as a very limited-edition SECOND EDITION collectible with a captivating HARDCOVER (5.75×8.75 in / 14.6×22.2 cm), exclusively from CapedWonder.com.
Special Bonus! 22 pages of ALL-NEW photos! See rare B&W images from the CapedWonder Collection, with many revealing the ground-breaking special effects forbidden to be shown in 1978 to preserve the film’s secrecy!
The Making of Superman: The Movie SECOND EDITION collectible book will be available to all FRIENDS and FAMILY of CapedWonder.com!
Delight yourself, surprise a loved one, or amaze a friend with an authentically AUTOGRAPHED hardcover book by the author himself, David Michael Petrou.
Stay Tuned for the pre-order link on Friday, November 14, 2025! Books will ship during the first quarter of 2026.
A Rare Look Into Superman’s Cinematic Legacy..!
If you’re a Superman fan, especially one who grew up believing a man could fly, this is the book you’ve always hoped existed.
SUPERMAN: The Richard Donner Years – A Photographic Journey is a beautifully crafted prototype created by Jim Bowers, founder of CapedWonder.com. It’s a comprehensive visual and editorial tribute to the making of Superman: The Movie and Superman II (The Richard Donner Cut). It’s an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the people, sets, and stories that defined an era.
But this book is more than just stunning photography. Readers will discover:
• How Richard Donner and his team fought to preserve the integrity of the character.
• Original concept art, storyboards, promotional art, and productions notes that shaped Krypton, Smallville, The Fortress of Solitude, and Metropolis.
• Personal moments with Christopher Reeve as he evolved into the definitive Man of Steel.
With hundreds of never-before-seen images, this book gives fans a front-row seat to cinematic history revealing how one director’s vision and one actor’s heart helped launch the modern superhero genre.
“Jim, you are the Keeper of the Flame. Words totally fail me…a true work of love.“ —Superman Director Richard Donner
Please e-mail Jim Bowers for more information.
