Robert Wise on His Films: From Editing Room to Director's Chair

Leeman, Sergio; Directors Guild Of America

ISBN 10: 187950524X / ISBN 13: 9781879505247

Published by Silman-James Press, 2006

About this Item

Robert Wise on His Films: From Editing Room to Director's Chair 1st ed by Sergio Leeman INSCRIBED by Robert Wise and signed by Leeman published by Silman-James with cooperation of Directors Guild of America, 1995 Robert Wise's life in the film industry has spanned 6 decades and, before embarking on his directorial career, included editing such films as Citizen Cane and The Magnificent Ambersons. "light cover wear, very good" bx70.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Robert Wise on His Films: From Editing Room to Director's Chair
• Publisher: Silman-James Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 187950524X
• ISBN 13: 9781879505247
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Signed: Inscribed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Entertainment
  • Performing Arts

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Synopsis

Robert Wise's life in the film industry has spanned 6 decades and, before embarking on his directorial career, included editing such films as Citizen Cane and The Magnificent Ambersons.

From the Back Cover

Each of the thirty-nine films that Wise has directed is presented here in photographs, a complete cast and credits listing, a story synopsis, and, most importantly, Robert Wise's own comments. Robert Wise on His Films is illustrated with 270 photographs and includes a short biographical portrait of Wise that draws heavily on his own words and Forewords by director Arthur Hiller and screenwriter Nelson Gidding.