Description

Book Synopsis
Fully loaded with John McClane sarcasm, Alan Rickman as a German terrorist, and Nakatomi Plaza blowing up on Christmas Eve, Die Hard is often cited as the film that took action blockbusters to the next level, but what has earned the film its fiercely devoted fan base? That''s the question that Why We Love Die Hard seeks to answer. This is the first and only guide that combines entertaining information about the history and making of the film with a celebratory look at all the different aspects that have helped solidify Die Hard as a must-see film. A Die Hard lover''s dream, this guide includes punchy illustrations paired alongside essays exploring the film''s history, characters, unique film techniques, and the thematic elements that have helped this film become the beloved classic it is today.

Why We Love Die Hard

    Product form

    A Hardback by Kim Taylor-Foster

    £16.14

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £16.99 – you save £0.85 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Wed 16 Sep 2026.

    5 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Why We Love Die Hard by Kim Taylor-Foster

      Book details

      Publisher Running Press,U.S.
      Published 24 November 2022
      ISBN-13 9780762474226
      978-0762474226
      ISBN-10 076247422X
      Also in:
      Action, adventure, crime and thrillers Film: styles and genres

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Fully loaded with John McClane sarcasm, Alan Rickman as a German terrorist, and Nakatomi Plaza blowing up on Christmas Eve, Die Hard is often cited as the film that took action blockbusters to the next level, but what has earned the film its fiercely devoted fan base? That''s the question that Why We Love Die Hard seeks to answer. This is the first and only guide that combines entertaining information about the history and making of the film with a celebratory look at all the different aspects that have helped solidify Die Hard as a must-see film. A Die Hard lover''s dream, this guide includes punchy illustrations paired alongside essays exploring the film''s history, characters, unique film techniques, and the thematic elements that have helped this film become the beloved classic it is today.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account