To coincide with Christopher Nolan’s 
The Odyssey arriving in theaters worldwide on July 17, Insight Editions — in partnership with Universal Pictures and Syncopy — is announcing two official companion books that go behind the scenes of the film’s creation.
Insight Editions has a history of publishing some incredible behind-the-scenes books loved by cinephiles and casual fans alike. These companion books are filled with amazing photographs from both in front and behind the camera. These books are a perfect addition to any movie lover’s library.
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.
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
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.
The World of the Odyssey: A Visual Journey By James Mottram
- Insight Editions | 8.5 x 11 inches | 144 pages
- Hardcover | $29.99
- ISBN: 9798337406817 | September 2026
About the Author
James Mottram is a film critic, journalist, and author. He has written several books on cinema, including The Making of Memento, the Sundance Kids, and, for Insight Editions, The Making of Dunkirk, Die Hard: The Ultimate Visual History, The Secrets of Tenet: Inside Christopher Nolan’s Quantum Cold War, Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Visual History, Jurassic Park: The Official Script Book, the Art of The Creator and The Art of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. He has also contributed to numerous critical anthologies, on everything from Japanese cinema to war movies. He lives in London.
About Insight Editions
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