Insight Editions, Universal Pictures, and Syncopy will team up again to produce two stunning books that capture the awe-inspiring creation of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Information on these authorized and official looks at this new mythic action epic, filmed entirely with IMAX Film Cameras, is below.
Filming the Odyssey: Inside the Making
of Christopher Nolan’s Modern Epic
By James Mottram
With a Foreword by Matt Damon
Discover the secrets of The Odyssey: A Film by Christopher Nolan with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the revolutionary new mythic saga.
Filming the Odyssey: Inside the Making of Christopher Nolan’s Modern Epic traces the creation of Academy Award winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s new film, from script to world’s largest screens, through exclusive interviews with the director, his all-star cast and his crew of acclaimed artists, accompanied by electrifying visuals from the film, including on-set photos, concept art and research materials.
Dive into the creative process of the award-winning writer-director and get an insider’s view of his game-changing new film: the first ever to be shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras. This book includes an all-access account of the creation of the film with interviews with key players, including Christopher Nolan himself.
Insight has also partnered with Barnes & Noble on an exclusive edition of Filming the Odyssey, featuring a special cover design available only through B&N.
Filming the Odyssey: Inside the Making of Christopher Nolan’s Modern Epic
By James Mottram
Insight Editions | 11 x 10 inches | 280 pages
Hardcover | $75.00
ISBN: 9798337404479 | August 2026
The World of the Odyssey:
A Visual Journey
By James Mottram
Vivid and indelible, The World of the Odyssey serves as an engaging entry point into Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, exploring the narrative and characters of his mythic action epic of Homer’s foundational saga.
The World of the Odyssey is an illustrated companion that brings the film’s story, characters, and world to life. Rather than focusing on technical production details, it acts as a visual guide to the film––featuring character profiles, key locations and items, and pivotal moments. Including exclusive quotes from the director, cast, and crew, and a final chapter explaining a little movie magic, this book is the perfect companion to what’s certain to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
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