" The Magnificent Seven can certainly lay claim to being the most loved [Western].Hannan's research for The Making of the Magnificent Seven is impressive.exhaustive.a story well told"-- Wall Street Journal ; "fascinating.meticulously charts Brynner's rise to stardom and his desire to direct.strongly recommend[ed].an engrossing read"-- Classic Film and TV Café ; "dredges up details of the technical, financial, political, personal, and artistic underpinnings of a western movie that significantly influenced the genre"-- ProtoView ; "fascinating.Hannan well documents the story behind the film which has everything.

the book is a must read"-- Western Clippings ; "a thorough, fascinating, informative, and endlessly entertaining book length study on 'The Making of The Magnificent Seven.' The book is relentlessly fascinating, taking the reader on the complete journey of the film, from its inspiration, to its concept, its casting, production, execution, and impact. There is absolutely nothing about this movie that is overlooked in this study. Everything is given full and complete attention. The author is thorough without being convoluted, astute without being pedantic, and his stories continue to be interesting, informative, and enlightening. An impressive understanding of 60s cinema. It is one of the best books written on a particular film"-- Examiner ; "recommended"-- Flick Attack .