During the making of the film modine maintained a dairy, which he later published full metal jacket diary. Metal boards black and red text, clean and bright, near pristine, with some shelf scuffing. Full metal jacket diary modine, matthew 9781590710470. This deeply immersive, firsthand account reveals what it was like to work. Modine has since developed the diary into an innovative appor appumentaryfor the ipad available from itunes. Find books like full metal jacket diary from the worlds largest community of readers. In 1985, stanley kubrick encouraged me to take photos and keep a journal while playing the lead role of. Modine says he never had any plans to turn his diary into a book, let alone what its become. Joker a combat correspondent on the set of his vietnam war film, full metal jacket. Full metal jacket diary has a cherished spot in my library of photography book, im eager to see how the additional content enhances the experience. So we planned an event where matthew presented his photographs at apple store in soho. I was fortunate to meet matthew before the book came out.
It has even coined a new word, the full metal jacket diary appumentary. This diary has now been updated as an ipad app and it will soon be an audiobook. Full metal jacket diary ipad app mathew modine and adam. In 2005, modine published a limited edition book of his diary and photos which later became an interactive experience for the ipad. A book like no other, stanley kubrick would have been the first in line to buy full metal jacket diary. Modines complete diary text from his outofprint, awardwinning, metal bound book, full metal jacket diary 5 chapters chronicling the filmmaking process private life, vietnam, boot camp, on leave, and boot camp redux. Mar 04, 20 during the making of full metal jacket, actor matthew modine kept a diary and took numerous photos on set. The screenplay by kubrick, michael herr, and gustav hasford was based on hasfords 1979 novel the shorttimers. Jokera combat correspondenton the set of his vietnam war film, full metal jacket. Full metal jacket diary by matthew modine audiobook.
Now, with the full metal jacket diary audiobook, fans can listen to modine as he performs his diary with sound effects and original music. Oct 25, 2005 buy full metal jacket diary limited ed. Dec 23, 2019 eventually, in 2005, modine published his entries and photographs in a book called full metal jacket diary. Full metal jacket diary, written by matthew modine, who played jokerman the film, takes some of the myth out of the. If youve never experienced full metal jacket diary then. This eventually led to the full metal jacket diary app. Full metal jacket diary by modine, matthew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Matthew modines full metal jacket diary thanks for visiting the full metal jacket diary website. This is a limited edition book containing actor matthew modines diary entries for the period 1984 to 1987, during which he was hired to play the role of joker in. Modine first put this diary between hard covers metal ones, in fact in 2005 for a limitededition book.
Full metal jacket diary by matthew modine 2005, hardcover for. In 1985, when modine was tapped by kubrick to star in full metal jacket, he had already starred in a vietnamthemed film, birdy. Watching this back i think im a bit negative to this book but im not. Marines through their boot camp training in marine corps recruit depot. The result a comingofage drama set against the backdrop of a seminal vietnam saga. Matthew modines full metal jacket diary audiobook by. Full metal jacket diary on the app store app store apple. Jun 26, 2019 the movie began as an adaptation of a book and is the subject of a book. The book contains photos and diary entries of his experiences over a twoyear period while working on the stanley kubrick film, full metal jacket. Adam rackoff is raising funds for matthew modines full metal jacket diary ipad app on kickstarter.
The ending of full metal jacket is the most disturbing, despairing and cynical of any kubrick film. A must for any matthew modine, kubrick, or full metal jacket fan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Goodreads members who liked full metal jacket diary also liked. In an attempt to impress kubrick, modines agent gives modine an old arriflex camera. When matthew modines book, full metal jacket diary, was published in 2005, i was responsible for the made on a mac initiative in apples marketing division. What an great experience reading this book about one of the greatest films of all times. Well, not exactly a book, but an ipad app based off the book matthew modines full metal jacket diary. Full features modines complete diary text from his outofprint, awardwinning, metal bound book, full metal jacket diary 5 chapters chronicling the filmmaking process private life, vietnam. We got more youll receive a rare outofprint numbered copy of matthews limited edition hardcover book, full metal jacket diary signed by matthew modine.
An audio version of the 2005 book has finally been released with modine reading and performing the diary for listeners. But full metal jacket diary, which is also an awardwinning ipad app, is very much a production in the style of old radio, with modine and adam rackoffwho developed the app togethercredited as producers and directors. In 1985, stanley kubrick encouraged matthew modine to keep a journal and take photographs while playing the lead role of pvt. Whats important about matthew modines unabridged reading of his full metal jacket diary is what was important about the illustrated book, released in 2005, bound in hardcoververy hardcoverin a numbered edition of 20,000. Despite the infamous reputation of the enigmatic stanley kubrick, matthew modine couldnt refuse his. Producer adam rackoff is looking for kickstarter funding to complete a full metal jacket diary ipad app loaded with additional photographs and new audio interviews.
Its surprising it took so long for the diary to be turned into an audiobook since modine performing the entries himself seemed a nobrainer from the start. Oct 23, 2005 thats just one of the tales recounted in full metal jacket diary, matthew modines justpublished memoir of his yearlong stint on the set of one of hollywoods most celebrated war films. It was selected as one of the best book apps of 2012 by kirkus book. Matthew modines full metal jacket diary ipad app by. It also has sound effects, original score, additional photos, and more. Modine, who starred as private joker in stanley kubricks 1987 vietnam war masterpiece, full metal jacket, gets right to the core of his subject by beginning. Compatible with ipad mini, ipad 1 and 2, and optimized for the new ipad 3rd and 4th generation with hd retina display. Books similar to full metal jacket diary goodreads. Full metal jacket diary ipad app demo video on vimeo.
The full metal jacket diary ipad app is a deeply immersive experience. First edition of this photographic memoir by the famed actor. What our readers are saying be the first to share your thoughts on this title. Despite the infamous reputation of the enigmatic stanley kubrick, matthew modine couldnt refuse his offer. Modines book is the best personal accounting to date of working with one of the great masters of cinema. During the making of full metal jacket, actor matthew modine kept a diary and took numerous photos on set.
Youll also receive a special thanks credit on the apps credits page. Thanks for visiting the full metal jacket diary website. Modine documents details of shooting at beckton in his book, full metal jacket diary 2005. Full metal jacket diary is an englishlanguage application available worldwide exclusively on the itunes app store.
Full metal jacket diary by matthew modine 2005, hardcover. Full metal jacket diary by matthew modine goodreads. Full metal jacket diary modine, matthew 9781590710470 hpb. The full metal jacket diary, in either its book or app form, is an engaging firstperson account of what it was like working under legendary director stanley kubrick. Modine, who starred as private joker in stanley kubricks 1987 vietnam war masterpiece, full metal jacket, gets right to the core of his subject. Full metal jacket is a 1987 war film directed, cowritten, and produced by stanley kubrick and starring matthew modine, r. Full metal jacket diary free download and software. A must for any matthew modine, kubrick, or full metal jacket. Back in 1985 actor matthew modine starred in a little movie called full metal jacket, directed by the legendary stanley kubrick.
Oct 01, 2005 whats important about matthew modines unabridged reading of his full metal jacket diary is what was important about the illustrated book, released in 2005, bound in hardcoververy hardcoverin a numbered edition of 20,000. Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Sep 29, 2020 the actors book full metal jacket diary 2005 is a firstperson account of the production, with limitededition copies now in high demand. Feb 09, 2016 originally published in 2005 in a limited edition of 20,000 and later as an ipad app, modines full metal jacket diary is not your typical studiosanctioned, whitewashed hollywood tiein. Full metal jacket diary is a book written by american author, actor and photographer matthew modine and published by rugged land october 25, 2005.
Production on most recorded books means getting the voice right and editing out glitches and mistakes. Dec 01, 2014 matthew modines full metal jacket diary author. Now, with the full metal jacket d in 2005, modine published a limited edition book of his diary and photos which later became an interactive experience for the ipad. If youve never experienced full metal jacket diary then the audiobook is the way to do it. Full metal jacket diary by matthew modine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The photos are great, and the covers made of metal. Matthew modine, a golden globe awardee known for his role as private joker in full metal jacket, published a limited edition book of his diary and photos of fmj back in 2005. This is a limited edition book containing actor matthew modines diary entries for the period 1984 to 1987, during which he was hired to play the role of joker in stanley kubricks motion picture full metal jacket. Matthew modines full metal jacket diary ipad app by adam. One of the most shocking revelations was that the gas works the film was shot in was filled with toxins that made the cast and crew ill. Full metal jacket diary fmjd has been called an appumentary by entertainment weekly, something stanley kubrick would be proud of by wired magazine, and named ipad app of. Matthew modine archives portrait photographers miami l. Download full metal jacket diary and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch.
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