<p>From the film's record-breaking budgets to the enmity between director and producers, the story behind the making of <em>Superman</em> is inherently dramatic. Marking 40 years since the film's commercial release, the book presents original interview transcripts with the cast and crew that, when read together, serve as a rare insider account of an acclaimed blockbuster whose production was steeped in controversy. The interviewees cast light on the daily reality on set, as well as the film's release and reception with refreshing candour. Beginning with the film's very inception, the interviews provide valuable insights into the practical logistics and day-to-day realities of mounting a big-budget production, at a time when Hollywood action blockbusters were only just emerging.</p>