{"product_id":"rocky-the-complete-films-9783836599191","title":"Rocky: The Complete Films","description":"\u003cp\u003eA legend of cinematic success, Rocky Balboa first  graced our screens and became an overnight movie sensation 50  years ago. With images from the Amazon MGM archives and the Academy Library and  a foreword by and interviews with Sylvester Stallone, this tome brings you all the guts and glory of an enduring action hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRocky Balboa \u003c\/b\u003eis the Philadelphian icon who took on the  world and won. The original \"Italian Stallion,\" the gutsy fighter who  rose above the odds to boxing glory, and a rags-to-riches legend in the  business of making movies. Ever since \u003cb\u003eSylvester Stallone \u003c\/b\u003eunleashed his impassioned title character in 1976, the resilient fighter has earned his place in history as \u003cb\u003ea symbol of tenacity and courage\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003elegend of cinematic success\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003eThe story of Rocky the movie is as exciting as that of its eponymous boxer.\u003c\/b\u003e Shot on a tight budget, with the virtually unknown Stallone writing the script as well as taking on the lead role, it became\u003cb\u003e a surprise overnight sensation\u003c\/b\u003e, generating millions in box-office revenues, notching up three Oscar wins, and \u003cb\u003etransforming Stallone into a global star\u003c\/b\u003e as an actor, writer, and director. The Rocky phenomenon developed into a franchise of six films, including Rocky Balboa in 2006.\u003cb\u003eIn collaboration with Sylvester Stallone and Amazon MGM\u003c\/b\u003e, this tome brings you \u003cb\u003eall the guts and all the glory of the complete Rocky story\u003c\/b\u003e.  Copious images, including many on-set pictures from famed sports  photographer Neil Leifer, come together with precious archival material  from the Academy Library and Amazon MGM archive to reveal \u003cb\u003ethe making of an enduring action hero as much as a movie masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003eforeword by Stallone\u003c\/b\u003e  and vintage interviews over the course of his career bring insight into  the development of the hero and the franchise, as well as privileged  access to the tenacity, spirit, and passion that characterized Rocky behind the scenes as much as on screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eROCKY, ROCKY BALBOA, and all related ROCKY Trademarks, Logos  and Materials © 1976-2025 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights  Reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9783836599191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 24 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Taschen GmbH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Cologne, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 34(H)x25(L)x4.2(W)3243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 3243\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eSince playing the title role in his own screenplay of Rocky, which won the Academy Award in 1976 for Best Picture, Sylvester Stallone has gained worldwide recognition with the Rocky, Rambo, and The Expendables franchises, and has worked as an actor, writer, director, and producer. Stallone is also an accomplished artist, completing paintings on canvas as well as sculpture work, and has been exhibited worldwide.   Paul Duncan is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include The Star Wars Archives, The James Bond Archives, The Charlie Chaplin Archives, The Godfather Family Album, Taxi Driver, Film Noir, and Horror Cinema, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, and movie stars.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eThe definitive tribute to one of cinema's most enduring action heroes. * SL. MAN *\u003cbr\u003eRevealing the blood, sweat and tears that went into making Rocky Balboa a cinematic success. * The Independent *","brand":"Sylvester Stallone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781324648665,"sku":"9783836599191","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/61udrzUw9oL._SL1500_c3dab5bd-14b3-4ff2-82a6-75915e15d114.jpg?v=1780589093","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/rocky-the-complete-films-9783836599191","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}