Sam Moore is a journalist from England who has written extensively about film, TV and music for a variety of outlets including the BBC, The Independent, and The Guardian. In his spare time, he can be found playing vintage arcade games and watching the mighty Liverpool FC. There and Back Again is his first book.
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"Sam Moore's revelatory, behind-the-scenes look at the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy is just as riveting as J.R.R. Tolkien's classic books."
– Andy Greene, New York Times bestselling author of THE OFFICE: The Untold story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History
"An epic oral history about the epically entertaining Lord of the Rings franchise. Thank you, Sam Moore, for reminding us that Hollywood can give us nice things."
– Lynette Rice, New York Times bestselling author of How to Save a Life and ER: An Oral History
"An absorbing, entertaining behind the scenes look at the making of one of Hollywood’s most iconic, beloved film trilogies. Sam Moore’s definitive oral history, THERE AND BACK AGAIN, will thrill readers on every page."
– Mark Seal, author of Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather
"THERE AND BACK AGAIN is the ultimate story of the fellowship that conquered all odds to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's seemingly unfilmable novel to life on screen in a trio of unforgettable films. Reading it feels like listening to friends regale their adventures over second breakfast."
– Ashley Cullins, New York Times bestselling author of YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE
"Sam Moore's THERE AND BACK AGAIN is rich proof that, twenty-five years later, there is still so much more to be unearthed about these incredible films. It is a trove of fascinating, anecdotal detail — a truly intimate account of an epic tale."
– Ian Nathan, author of ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth
"From the innovations in filmmaking (i.e. forced perspective, miniature models, motion capture) to the much-debated creation of Gollum to every delightful Christopher Lee anecdote (and all of them are truly delightful!), Sam Moore’s There and Back Again: The Unofficial Oral History of The Lord of the Rings Films is a well-sourced love letter to director Peter Jackson and his talented team of artisans and performers who brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s sprawling fantasy to life to create the biggest low-budget blockbuster of all time."
– Shannon Carlin, author of WITCHES RUN AMOK: The Oral History of Disney’s Hocus Pocus
"This book is a real eye-opener for anyone interested in filmmaking or the creative arts. It brings together the voices of so many talented people who helped create The Lord of the Rings films, offering unique insights into the filmmaking process. Reading it took me back to my years in New Zealand from 1999 to 2004, and I even learned things about the production that I hadn't known before. A wonderful read for filmmakers, creatives, and fans alike."
– Kiran Shah, MBE, stunt double
"Indispensable...Catnip for Tolkien fans."
– Kirkus Reviews
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