Publisher's Synopsis
A Guide to New Mexico Film Locations offers a "call sheet" to explore many of the Land of Enchantment's most iconic film locales, such as those from Easy Rider or Terminator Salvation. From alpine forests to sand dunes, from spaceports to historic ranches, New Mexico's movie backdrops showcase the most dramatic and stunning parts of the state. Using this book as a guide, cinephiles, movie buffs, tourists, producers, New Mexico locals, and armchair explorers can retrace the steps of silver-screen cowboys, superheroes, aliens, and outlaws.
Author Jason Strykowski showcases fifty spectacular destinations in this guide including White Sands National Park, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the Albuquerque Rail Yards, Ski Santa Fe, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and much, much more. He further gives a glimpse into the many eateries, bars, and hotels where film crews spend their time and offers recommendations for outdoor adventures, indoor shopping, and family-friendly places to play. With plenty of insider tips, this unique guide will inspire readers to experience New Mexico's picturesque film locations beyond the screen.
Featured Films Include:
- The Grapes of Wrath
- Easy Rider
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- Cowboys & Aliens
- Terminator Salvation
- Thor
- Wild Hogs
- Crazy Heart
- Lone Survivor
- Natural Born Killers
- Contact
- The Men Who Stare at Goats and more . . .
