- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (17 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752818481
- ISBN-13: 978-0752818481
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13 x 1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,089,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There is hardly a shortage of books about Steven Spielberg, the most financially successful film director of all time. However, while it does not contain a wealth of new information, George Perry's guide makes a virtue of the economy required to pack Spielberg's oeuvre into just over a hundred pages. In time-honoured fashion, the writer begins with Spielberg's childhood--this is particularly appropriate for a subject who was shooting 8mm films before the age of twelve. Each of Spielberg's movies is then detailed in turn, with just enough information on the production and reception of each, resulting in a pacy, easily read volume which contains a surprisingly large amount of information.
Along the way, Perry finds time to deal with the themes and stylistic features of Spielberg's films, such as the characteristic tone of childlike innocence which has been alternately praised and vilified by critics. Whilst Perry generally admires the director's work, he maintains a healthy critical perspective when dealing with disasters such as Hook (calling it "a classic instance of Hollywood hubris"). Reaching as far into Spielberg's career as Saving Private Ryan, and also covering projects for which he acted as producer, this well researched, accessible book is rounded off with the Variety reviews of each of Spielberg's films. --John Oates
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Steven Spielberg is, quite simply, the most successful movie maker in the history of the cinema. He is probably the most accomplished all round film maker, as at home directing 'entertainments' as he is creating an Academy Award winning movie of social history. His company Amblin established itself as one of the most innovative production houses of the 80s and 90s and his new venture, Dreamworks, is the first major production company start-up in sixty years. Steven Spielberg was just 28 when Jaws hit the screens in 1975. A film of 'consummate suspense, tension and terror' it received a Best Picture Oscar Nomination and has become one of the classics of cinema in the last 20 years. From there Spielberg has directed and written some of the most successful and critically acclaimed movies of all time. The popularity of his films conceals a rigorous, methodical approach to his work, preparation being the hallmark of his productions. Spielberg was invariably shunned by the Academy until 1993 when Schindler's List won seven Oscars, the crowning moment of his career to date.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Superficial at best
14 Jan 2000
Format:Paperback
If you know nothing at all about Steven Spielberg, this book might be a good summary of his career. But if you are looking for personal insights, new depth or detailed film analysis, invest your book-buying money elsewhere. I was also put off by the fairly frequent denigrating remarks about various actors, screen writers and directors many of whom have careers that would seem worthy of some degree of respect.
Amazingly average book
17 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
With enough books chronicling the life and works of Steven Spielberg, this brief and sketchy tome hardly qualifies as one of the best. But I'm a hardcore Spielberg fan and have almost all the books written about him. Regardless, this is simply to fill a niggling itch, not necessarily for a good read. If you're looking for quality and sincere Spielberg books, Neil Sinyard and Ian Freer's excellent bios are great reading.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
superficial, innacurate, boring... bad.
24 May 2004
Format:Paperback
If you've read a Profile on Mr. Spielberg in any magazine or seen one of the very bleak "behind the scenes" documentaries in one of his DVDs... you're more than qualified to write a better book than this one.
The back cover refers to the "book" as a "fascinating behind-the-scenes account of how Steven Spielberg really makes movies"... an utter LIE!! The chapter on "Jaws" for example, is only 4 pages long. I mean, the movie took forever to shoot, was plaged with trouble and was the first ever blockbuster... you could easily write a whole book with the creative process involved, not 4 pages.
I see that there's an used book priced at $ 0.93 it is expensive, don't buy it.
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