Sub-titled 'The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short', this remarkable book celebrates the inimitable Hollywood icon and his illustrious film career, from his earliest homemade movies to the 2022 release of his latest feature, The Fabelmans, via his more than 30 feature length-films. Organised chronologically, the book draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced; from the creation of the costumes to the search for perfect locations; details about Spielberg's work with longtime collaborators like George Lucas, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and composer John Williams; and of course, the direction of some of Hollywood's most memorable scenes. Spanning more than 50 years, this book details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Color Purple, Schindler's List, Indiana Jones, Catch Me if You Can, and Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, War of the Worlds, (to name just a few). Newer work like Lincoln, The Post, and The Fabelmans is also featured alongside synopses, awards stats, original release dates, box office totals, casting details, and other insider scoops that will keep fans turning pages. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of cinema's most iconic artists who invented the Hollywood blockbuster. Fabulous colour photographs, explanations of themes and motifs, shadows and lighting, and fact boxes for addicts throughout, especially the filming of Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Poltergeist, War Horse and visiting Herge's studios for The Adventures of Tintin and work with DreamWorks. Index, heavyweight quality 21.5 x 27.5cm, 504 pages.
Additional product information
