Twilight: Director's Notebook
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Catherine Hardwicke |
| Products | Non-fiction journal, behind-the-scenes guide |
Twilight: Director's Notebook is a 2009 Non-fiction journal authored by American director Catherine Hardwicke. Functioning as an insider’s guide to the original Twilight movie, it achieved the status of a #1 New York Times Best Seller.
Content
The introduction includes Hardwicke’s narrative about her initial encounter with the novel and her experience directing the film adaptation. Structured into 13 chapters that mirror the film’s storyline, the book presents exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs, conceptual artwork, casting insights, and production notes penned by Hardwicke. Following its publication, the work was preserved in the Library of Congress.
Promotion
This publication was utilized to support the Twilight DVD and Blu-ray launch on March 21, 2009. Officially announced on February 4, 2009, pre-orders became available through Meyer’s official website starting February 5.
To aid in marketing efforts, Entertainment Weekly featured exclusive photo spreads prior to the release, showcasing Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson on their February 2009 cover alongside promotional material for the DVD.
In March 2009, director Catherine Hardwicke conducted an interview on Meyer’s platform and held a book signing event at Santa Monica High School coinciding with the book’s release date to enhance its exposure.
Reception
This notebook maintained a presence on the New York Times Best Seller list for a duration of 23 weeks. It garnered favorable reactions from fans, particularly resonating with female directors. In a 2018 interview with Closer Weekly, Hardwicke recounted that a female filmmaker credited this book as her inspiration to pursue directing. Additionally, it is recognized as a valuable archival record documenting the film’s production timeline.