A Companion to Steven Spielberg |
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| Editor:
| Morris, Nigel |
| Series title: | Wiley Blackwell Companions to Film Directors Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-118-72674-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2017 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital online |
| List Price: | USD $212.95 |
Book Description:
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A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era.
- Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg's directorial output, from early works including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to recent films
- Explores Spielberg's contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as...
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A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era.
- Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg's directorial output, from early works including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to recent films
- Explores Spielberg's contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as the critical and popular reception of his films
- Topics include in-depth analyses of Spielberg's themes, style, and filming techniques; commercial and cultural significance of the Spielberg 'brand' and his parallel career as a producer; and collaborative projects with artists and composers
- Brings together an international team of renowned scholars and emergent voices, balancing multiple perspectives and critical approaches
- Creates a timely and illuminating resource which acknowledges the ambiguity and complexity of Spielberg's work, and reflects its increasing importance to film scholarship