COMPLETE SPIELBERG by Freer, Ian ISBN 0753505568

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[edit] COMPLETE SPIELBERG

This book offers a comprehensive examination of Spielberg's work to date, from his 18 feature films to his unrealised projects, his amateur and TV output to his experiences as a producer - even his little-known forays into acting are covered.

For many filmgoers, Steven Spielberg is the director who got them excited about films in the first place. In this respect, he holds a unique place with the current generation of filmgoers We grew up with the thrills of Jaws, the wide-eyed wonder of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., and the adventures of Indiana Jones. Splelberg's genius is his combination of directorial skill, unparalleled storytelling and emotional impact Spielberg has become the modem lcon representing all directors, with his instantly recognisable uniform of beard, baseball cap and glasses. In The Complete Spielberg, lan Freer examines Spielberg's nineteen films (from his leature debut with Tho Sugarland Express up to Saving Private Ryan), his work as an amateur, his work as a producer, his unrealised projects and even his forays into acting. Following the style of Virgin's establlshed director series, the author provides detailed information about each film's background and production history, focusing also on visual and sound effects, music, themes, cut scenes and how Spielberg influences other directors or how references crop up regularly in other areas of popular culture. As you'd expect there is plenty of trivia, behind-the-scenes information and, of course, quotations from the man himself.

[edit] Book Details

[edit] Title

COMPLETE SPIELBERG

[edit] Author

Freer, Ian

[edit] ISBN

0753505568

[edit] Published

05/04/2001

[edit] Publisher

Virgin Books

[edit] Binding

paperback

[edit] Retail Price

15.99 (GBP)

[edit] Typical Price Online

14.39 (GBP)

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