Dakota Epic

Kevin Costner's award-winning film, Dances With
Wolves was first released in 1990. Dakota Epic is a
first-hand account of the filming from an extra's viewpoint.
Bill Markley, a reenactor on the set, kept a journal during
the filming. "When I was selected to be in Dances With
Wolves, I had no movie or reenacting experience, so
everything was new to me." From a rookie's viewpoint,
Bill takes us into the world of movie-making and
reenacting. Experience the filming of the opening Civil
War scenes. Visit the "frontier" at Ft. Hays. And be with
the Lakota and cavalry at the concluding Search for
Dunbar. This is a rousing, humorous look behind the
scenes of movie-making. The illustrations were created by
Jim Hatzell, a reenactor and artist who drew a wide
variety of sketches while on the set. Bill and Jim have
worked together to develop a unique view of life on the
Dances With Wolves film set. If you have ever
wondered what the background people were doing and
thinking during and between filming, then this is the book
for you. You will never view the people in a film"s
background quite the same after reading this book.