So metaphorical: the Palme d'Or and Golden Globe Award®-winning, Oscar®-nominated film as a graphic novel drawn by Director Bong Joon Ho himself. In hundreds of mesmerizing illustrations, PARASITE: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of one of the best films in years and a brand-new way to experience a global phenomenon. As part o So metaphorical: the Palme d'Or and Golden Globe Award®-winning, Oscar®-nominated film as a graphic novel drawn by Director Bong Joon Ho himself. In hundreds of mesmerizing illustrations, PARASITE: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of one of the best films in years and a brand-new way to experience a global phenomenon. As part of his unique process, Director Bong Joon Ho storyboarded each shot of PARASITE prior to the filming of every scene. Accompanied by the film's dialog, the storyboards he drew capture the story in its entirety. Director Bong has also written a foreword and provided early concept drawings and photos from the set which take the reader even deeper into the vision that gave rise to this stunning cinematic achievement. Director Bong's illustrations share the same illuminating power of his writing and directing. The result is a gorgeous, riveting read and a fresh look at the vertiginous delights and surprises of Bong Joon Ho's deeply affecting, genre-defying story.
Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards
So metaphorical: the Palme d'Or and Golden Globe Award®-winning, Oscar®-nominated film as a graphic novel drawn by Director Bong Joon Ho himself. In hundreds of mesmerizing illustrations, PARASITE: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of one of the best films in years and a brand-new way to experience a global phenomenon. As part o So metaphorical: the Palme d'Or and Golden Globe Award®-winning, Oscar®-nominated film as a graphic novel drawn by Director Bong Joon Ho himself. In hundreds of mesmerizing illustrations, PARASITE: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of one of the best films in years and a brand-new way to experience a global phenomenon. As part of his unique process, Director Bong Joon Ho storyboarded each shot of PARASITE prior to the filming of every scene. Accompanied by the film's dialog, the storyboards he drew capture the story in its entirety. Director Bong has also written a foreword and provided early concept drawings and photos from the set which take the reader even deeper into the vision that gave rise to this stunning cinematic achievement. Director Bong's illustrations share the same illuminating power of his writing and directing. The result is a gorgeous, riveting read and a fresh look at the vertiginous delights and surprises of Bong Joon Ho's deeply affecting, genre-defying story.
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aqilahreads –
a graphic novel in storyboards????? YES PLS JUST WHAT I NEED!!!!!!! honestly this is my first time coming across a very detailed movie storyboarding in a book. i learnt the importance of storyboarding in animation years ago so this was definitely something familiar for me to come across and so glad to know that legendary parasite's director, bong joon ho, uses so as part of his directing process; storyboarding every shot of the scenes before he starts filming it. parasite is a 2019 south korean b a graphic novel in storyboards????? YES PLS JUST WHAT I NEED!!!!!!! honestly this is my first time coming across a very detailed movie storyboarding in a book. i learnt the importance of storyboarding in animation years ago so this was definitely something familiar for me to come across and so glad to know that legendary parasite's director, bong joon ho, uses so as part of his directing process; storyboarding every shot of the scenes before he starts filming it. parasite is a 2019 south korean black comedy thriller movie directed by him and not every director is so extensive with storyboarding so this book is honestly such a gem and obviously you can see how dedicated/passionate he is in what he does. :') i watched the movie 2 years ago so honestly couldnt remember certain points/spot any difference as i was reading so i decided to spend some time rewatching the movie. so glad that i did bc found myself enjoying + appreciate this book more!!! its really interesting to read how everything came about - i didnt know one of the main character's name - jessica - was actually inspired by jessica from SNSD girls generation omgggg. and there was also an extended version of jessica jingle!! certain scenes like shoplifting a neighbourhood store was also shown in the storyboards as well, which was not shown in the movie. i really love both the movie & its graphic novel; if i were to choose one, i wouldnt be able to as both are equally good in their own ways. bong joon ho is truly such an inspiration and i really really admire his works. not too long ago, i also picked up "okja: the art and making of film" - another movie directed by him, which i truly enjoy too. highly recommend everything that was mentioned, anytime when youre ready to dive into a masterpiece.
Jenin –
the fact that bong joon ho could make my heartbeat race from storyboards? his POWER. but all jokes aside, since I saw this movie around this time last year, I had been talking it up so much I thought maybe I was hyping it up in my head? but reading this just showed me how much I loved it and how I need to rewatch it. near the end I was tearing up and emotional. a great book and I think when I have money to spare (lmao) I will be purchasing my own copy.
Adam –
I've always wanted to get my hands on Bong's self-drawn storyboards, and this did not disappoint. Beyond just appreciating his precise, detailed vision, and excellent cartooning skills, there is lot to be learned about filmmaking here. I also enjoyed seeing the few lines/shots/scenes that were scrapped, changed, or modified during the shoot or the edit. This is a must for any filmmaking fan or any Bong fan. I wish similar books existed for his entire body of work. Really my only criticism is tha I've always wanted to get my hands on Bong's self-drawn storyboards, and this did not disappoint. Beyond just appreciating his precise, detailed vision, and excellent cartooning skills, there is lot to be learned about filmmaking here. I also enjoyed seeing the few lines/shots/scenes that were scrapped, changed, or modified during the shoot or the edit. This is a must for any filmmaking fan or any Bong fan. I wish similar books existed for his entire body of work. Really my only criticism is that title -- this is in no way a graphic novel, it's a bound collection of storyboards, which other than also being sequential art, are a very different thing with a very different purpose. If anyone comes to it thinking it is literally a graphic novel adaptation of Parasite they will likely be disappointed. I get that it's just a marketing thing, but it bugs me none-the-less.
Rach –
As a firm believer in thumbnail sketching and storyboarding for graphic design projects that I work on, it was especially interesting to see Bong Joon Ho do the same thing but for the movie screen. The way he sketches and draws the characters emotions builds tension so expertly and is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. This book is a gift to all visual thinkers, artists, and Parasite film fans alike. It is astounding how close the final masterpiece is to the initial, but genius, sketches.
Orissa –
Very cool. I loved Parasite, and rewatched with this book. I loved seeing the subtleties, the camera work, and all the details hidden in plain sight. I forget how much camera movement and placement impacts tone!
George Bartlett –
"This is so metaphorical." "This is so metaphorical."
Sophie Ligaya dela Cruz –
read my review of the film parasite here on my blog, Sophie and Their Stories!! I love this movie a thousand times more!! and it was so cool to see the deleted scenes and little changes that were translated beautifully from page to screen. reading this graphic novel got me just as excited and shocked as I was watching the film. read my review of the film parasite here on my blog, Sophie and Their Stories!! I love this movie a thousand times more!! and it was so cool to see the deleted scenes and little changes that were translated beautifully from page to screen. reading this graphic novel got me just as excited and shocked as I was watching the film.
Esther –
How to amplify Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite experience? Read the storyboard in chunks and watch that film chunk immediately afterwards, pause the film, read another chunk, repeat. Getting into Bong Joon-ho’s mind via his drawn storyboard is to understand the mechanism of how Parasite came to be, shot by shot, the panning, angles, dialogues, details, etc. It’s so rare that storyboards to a masterful film like this is accessible in this format.
Matt –
Script book accompanied with the entire storyboard sketches from Bong Joon Ho himself. A bit clustered and messy with the scene to scene movement, but not everything has to be clean and concise when you(the creator) understands what you want done with the scene. Towards the end there’s more sketches and a good bit of photos from the film. Definitely enjoyed seeing the ideas behind the films creation.
Kriz –
There is nothing more exhilarating than having little knowledge of a film before experiencing it, and emerging with a plethora of theories, questions, and philosophies after going in for the ride. When Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite made whirlwind news around film twitter after its Palm d’Or win, I knew I had to add it to my folder of critically-acclaimed films while I wait for the right time and mood to watch it. However, at that time, its growing publicity and surrounding hype in Twitter pushed it to There is nothing more exhilarating than having little knowledge of a film before experiencing it, and emerging with a plethora of theories, questions, and philosophies after going in for the ride. When Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite made whirlwind news around film twitter after its Palm d’Or win, I knew I had to add it to my folder of critically-acclaimed films while I wait for the right time and mood to watch it. However, at that time, its growing publicity and surrounding hype in Twitter pushed it to the top of my list, to the point where I went in cold, without watching the trailer or reading any detailed reviews of it --- a decision that I have no regrets with. Its fluidity to move across genres, the incredible pacing and storytelling, the ambiguity of its title, and the film’s multiple layers and depths of social class disparity, were all so flawlessly woven to deliver a modern, tragicomedy masterpiece that eats your cinematic soul. It’s even more impressive when you dive into Bong Joon Ho’s galaxy brain through his storyboards and screenplay. To experience another film like this again might take another decade or probably another film from the same director, but overall, my remarkable experience of watching Parasite makes what movie-going such a joy, and something that I actually miss, most especially in this time.
Daisy –
Quality Rating: Five Stars Enjoyment Rating: Five Stars A filmmaker's paradise, literally. Not only does this book contain the storyboards for Parasite, you essentially get the whole script alongside it as well as key floor plans and location breakdowns - and that's before you get to the concept drawings and stills at the back. While it doesn't have a whole lot of explanation for how these things work or the process behind them, non-filmmakers can still understand and enjoy the way the story unfol Quality Rating: Five Stars Enjoyment Rating: Five Stars A filmmaker's paradise, literally. Not only does this book contain the storyboards for Parasite, you essentially get the whole script alongside it as well as key floor plans and location breakdowns - and that's before you get to the concept drawings and stills at the back. While it doesn't have a whole lot of explanation for how these things work or the process behind them, non-filmmakers can still understand and enjoy the way the story unfolds with Bong-ssi's meticulous ability to articulate with an image - most of the shots are near identical to those captured in the final film. I'm also happy to say that this book includes some of the deleted scenes I became aware of from reading the script, so plenty of new things for lovers of the film.
Joshua Lawson –
This is a great, unique piece of behind the scenes content for an excellent film that I would definitely recommend to anyone who wades into the bonus features on a DVD or listens to commentary tracks. That said, “a graphic novel in storyboards” is a pretty generous description that plays it pretty loose with the term “graphic novel.” I enjoyed the storyboards but they are but no means an alternative means of taking in the story. Will definitely be googling a bunch of camera terms and than skimming This is a great, unique piece of behind the scenes content for an excellent film that I would definitely recommend to anyone who wades into the bonus features on a DVD or listens to commentary tracks. That said, “a graphic novel in storyboards” is a pretty generous description that plays it pretty loose with the term “graphic novel.” I enjoyed the storyboards but they are but no means an alternative means of taking in the story. Will definitely be googling a bunch of camera terms and than skimming through this bad boy again.
Matthew Cholodewitsch –
You get exactly what’s advertised. A very short forward written by Bong Joon Ho. Some stills from the movie and Early concept art pad out the back end. The meat of the book is a storyboard of the whole movie. Very interesting to see how Bong had 99% of the movie figured out exactly. There’s a few extra lines and scenes (and a few lines missing) that make the whole reading worth it. Really interesting to think about what their presence/absence adds.
liliyawna –
This is the best book I've ever bought as a film student. It's incredible, to bee able to look into the head of Bong Joon-Ho like that, and see how the absolute fucking masterpiece that is the film "Parasite" was conceived to be shot. When I watched the living room fight between the Kims, Moon-gwang and Geun-sae and following the storyboards, I think I had an out of body experience. I sure do fucking love cinema. This is the best book I've ever bought as a film student. It's incredible, to bee able to look into the head of Bong Joon-Ho like that, and see how the absolute fucking masterpiece that is the film "Parasite" was conceived to be shot. When I watched the living room fight between the Kims, Moon-gwang and Geun-sae and following the storyboards, I think I had an out of body experience. I sure do fucking love cinema.
Helen Leigh-Phippard –
A filmmakers dream, this is basically Bong Joon Ho’s incredibly detailed storyboards for his award-winning film Parasite. It includes dialogue, floor plans, deleted scenes and an introduction from the man himself. This is about as close as you can get to being inside his head and offers an incredible glimpse into his creative process. Fabulous.
Selin Apaydin –
bruh his vision. his MIND!! this is so fucking cool. i loved seeing the storyboards for the scenes that were cut and like the little bits of dialogue that didn’t make it to the final movie. i kinda wanna reread while rewatching it? also i kinda wish there was more behind the scenes stuff (like “we cut this scene bc...”) but idk how interesting or relevant that would be? Anyway mwah this slaps
Danielle –
This was super comprehensive and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the film. Storyboards aren't really my thing as much as scripts are, but it's interesting to see how planned this was and how it compares to the movie. This was super comprehensive and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the film. Storyboards aren't really my thing as much as scripts are, but it's interesting to see how planned this was and how it compares to the movie.
Will –
As far as film books go, personally I would’ve liked the dimensions of the book to be bigger so that we could appreciate the storyboards more. This is a very useful text if you’re interested in seeing how a movie is storyboarded and planned
Tyler Talley –
Really fun to read this side-by-side with the 5-out-5 perfect movie, to compare how close the final product was to Bong Joon Ho’s early storyboards. Also includes scenes that were cut from the movie as a bonus.
Ryan Bada –
this movie was a TRUE masterpiece so please watch this if you can't. I am definitely going to pick this up and just display it for show because it needs the recognition it deserves! this movie was a TRUE masterpiece so please watch this if you can't. I am definitely going to pick this up and just display it for show because it needs the recognition it deserves!
M. Claudia –
Bong Joon-Ho's masterpiece Bong Joon-Ho's masterpiece
Jeffrey McCullough –
Best screenplay of the last several years, and the storyboards are an invaluable tool for anyone interested in the process of filmmaking. Outstanding.
mia –
gives a nice in depth look at his creative process
sophie ✨ –
Loved seeing the process behind one of my favorite Academy Award winners, and I love seeing storyboard being used in traditional film to this extent.
Brianna Sowinski –
If you're into storyboarding this is a must. I browsed. If you're into storyboarding this is a must. I browsed.
Angie –
I'm amazed by Bong Joon-ho's detailed storyboards! I loved being able to see his vision and planning. I'm amazed by Bong Joon-ho's detailed storyboards! I loved being able to see his vision and planning.
Jiayu –
This book leaves you with absolutely no doubt that film-making is a craft and that Bong Joon Ho is really one of the finest craftsmen in his field.
Sai Bharadwaj –
Beautifully illustrated and detailed Story Boards with Camera movements.
Sungjoon Hwang –
Except the debut film, as being intimidated and nervous over the uneasiness in his films, I have skipped all his films including even this masterpiece as well. And now, with this graphic novel I barely encountered the latest work. It must surely be a wonderful film. Even by reading this screenplay and storyboard, the vivid vitality does not perish out.
Claire –
dnf @ p. 26 - just not the right time for this one; will revisit later~