Steven Spielberg (Pocket Essential series) - Softcover

Clarke, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903047439 ISBN 13: 9781903047439

Publisher: Pocket Essentials, 2005

Synopsis

Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. At the pinnacle of his career and entering his fourth decade as a director, Steven Spielberg is firmly established as the world's most popular filmmaker. Celebrated for his mastery of spectacle and fantasy, he has also proved his skill as a craftsman of compelling populist drama. Like the great directors of Hollywood's golden age, Spielberg has the facility to work across a range of subjects and genres, yet he always roots them in personal themes. This guide examines every Spielberg film since Duel and includes a complete overview of the work of this singular director.

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From the Publisher:

Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are short, snappy, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, politics, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on popular culture or history. Therešs also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs and students, these are great entry-level books that build into an essential library.

Review:

“These miniature guides are packed to the margins with important facts and enlightening commentary.” -- Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Pocket Essentials
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1903047439
• ISBN 13: 9781903047439
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94