I have to say that these books are really good! I love all the neat little ideas a stuff you get from them. Plus, and i cant help but say this, there are some really good pictures of Taylor Lautner in this book! lol

Simply beautiful! As the count down for New Moon starts (17 Sleeps till sneek peek) this book is a must for all Twilight fans.

The New Moon illustrated movie Companion gives us an intimate look at the creation of the film. Written again by Mark Cotta Vaz who gave us the original Twilight companion this one in my opinion is even better. Crammed full of lavish, full color and never before seen photographs (okay, yes most are available on different fan sites but isn't it nice to have them all together here?)

Inside we get; exclusive cast and crew interviews, personal quotes, behind the scenes information and a tour of the film sets. Interviews with the actors and director Chris Weitz, wardrobe, hair and make-up secrets, a technical movie making section (revealing location and color change information as well as editing, special effects etc) We then get answers to questions about costume and set design and learn the secrets to the stunts and how a person can become a werewolf .

At 141 pages this book is a must-have for any fan and once you've looked at the pictures a couple hundred times and stopped drooling at Edwards Italian reveal and all the shirtless, buff werewolves there's actually tons here to read and discover. For example did you know Edward and Bella were plagued by mosquitoes during the break-up scene? And that Edward wears the same suit throughout the movie because he's seen only through Bella's visions and that was the last thing she saw him wearing? (It gets progressively more tattered as the movie progresses) In a really interesting chapter we get to know the history of the Volturi and see some really cool period costumes (hello Carlisle) as well as details of Edward getting beat up by Felix. We hear more about Taylor's fight for the role of Jacob and explore the world of the Quileute which has been totally integrated with the forest except for the scenes within Emily's house. And with my eternal gratitude we learn that there will be "a fresh interpretation" for Edwards sparkle effect.

After devouring this book I now can't decide if it's made the wait until November easier or harder? On one hand it's easier because I have all these gorgeous photos and information to tide me over but on the other it's now harder because I'm even more excited to see the movie

This is just as wonderful at the Twilight:The Official Illustrated Movie Companion because it is written by the same author. Great insight as to how the film was made including information on the CGI work and location scouting. Great unseen photos included in the book and some have never been posted online before either. Great interviews with people involved with making the film including some of the actors. Also great to learn behind the scenes scoops like stuff the cast and crew had to endure to make this movie like weather conditions.

I can't wait to see the movie even more now in November but at least I have this to help tide me over until I can see it!!