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Rebel Without a Crew : Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000

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    A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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    Publication Name
    Penguin Publishing Group
    ISBN
    9780452271876
    Book Title
    Rebel Without a Crew : or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7000 Became a Hollywood Player
    Publisher
    Penguin Publishing Group
    Item Length
    7.9 in
    Publication Year
    1996
    Format
    Trade Paperback
    Language
    English
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Item Height
    0.8 in
    Author
    Robert Rodriguez
    Genre
    Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
    Topic
    Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / Direction & Production
    Item Weight
    9 Oz
    Item Width
    5.2 in
    Number of Pages
    320 Pages

    About this product

    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Penguin Publishing Group
    ISBN-10
    0452271878
    ISBN-13
    9780452271876
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    198484

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Rebel Without a Crew : or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7000 Became a Hollywood Player
    Number of Pages
    320 Pages
    Language
    English
    Topic
    Personal Memoirs, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / Direction & Production
    Publication Year
    1996
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Genre
    Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
    Author
    Robert Rodriguez
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    0.8 in
    Item Weight
    9 Oz
    Item Length
    7.9 in
    Item Width
    5.2 in

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Trade
    Reviews
    "Robert Rodriguez won critical acclaim and the attention of every studio in Tinseltown with his action-packed debut feature,  El Mariachi --but the question remains: However did he write, direct, shoot, and edit the flick all by his lonesome...and for a paltry $7,000? You'll find that out and more in this straight-talking and highly entertaining memoir-cum-moviemaking primer... you will never view an independently made movie (or $7,000) the same way again."-- Entertainment Weekly "There's no one in the American film business quite like Robert Rodriguez, who plays completely outside the rules imposed by Hollywood studios... Given his success rate, it's clear his method works... Rodriguez has long been a hero to independent filmmakers."-- The Daily Telegraph "A hero to the independent film crowd."-- The New York Times "Only someone very young or ignorant would attempt to make a feature film with $7,000 dollars and no crew. This is because most people know such an endeavor is impossible. Not only did Robert Rodriguez create 'El Mariachi' under those conditions but at 23 he became a Hollywood success overnight... Rebel Without a Crew is the kind of book one would expect from someone who had the courage to break with convention and enough talent for it to pay off almost immediately."-- The Los Angeles Times, "Robert Rodriguez won critical acclaim and the attention of every studio in Tinseltown with his action-packed debut feature, El Mariachi --but the question remains: However did he write, direct, shoot, and edit the flick all by his lonesome...and for a paltry $7,000? You'll find that out and more in this straight-talking and highly entertaining memoir-cum-moviemaking primer... you will never view an independently made movie (or $7,000) the same way again."-- Entertainment Weekly "There's no one in the American film business quite like Robert Rodriguez, who plays completely outside the rules imposed by Hollywood studios... Given his success rate, it's clear his method works... Rodriguez has long been a hero to independent filmmakers."-- The Daily Telegraph "A hero to the independent film crowd."-- The New York Times "Only someone very young or ignorant would attempt to make a feature film with $7,000 dollars and no crew. This is because most people know such an endeavor is impossible. Not only did Robert Rodriguez create 'El Mariachi' under those conditions but at 23 he became a Hollywood success overnight... Rebel Without a Crew is the kind of book one would expect from someone who had the courage to break with convention and enough talent for it to pay off almost immediately."-- The Los Angeles Times
    Dewey Edition
    20
    Grade From
    Twelfth Grade
    Grade To
    UP
    Dewey Decimal
    791.43/0233/092 B
    Table Of Content
    Introduction Author's Note The Idea I Was a Human Lab Rat Preproduction Production Postproduction Highway to Hell The Chase Columbia Pictures Postproduction, Take 2 Telluride and Toronto Postproduction, Take 3 Sundancing El Mariachi : The Release Epilogue: The Curse of El Mariachi Appendix 1: The Ten-Minute Film School Appendix 2: El Mariachi , the Original Screenplay
    Synopsis
    Famed independent screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez ( Sin City, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids, Machete) discloses all the unique strategies and original techniques he used to make his remarkable debut film El Mariachi on a shoestring budget. This is both one man's remarkable story and an essential guide for anyone who has a celluloid story to tell and the dreams and determination to see it through. Part production diary, part how-to manual, Rodriguez unveils how he was able to make his influential first film on only a $7,000 budget. Also included is the appendix, "The Ten Minute Film Course," a tell-all on how to save thousands of dollars on film school and teach yourself the ropes of film production, directing, and screenwriting. A perfect gift for the aspiring filmmaker., Named One of The Hollywood Reporter' s "100 Greatest Film Books of All Time" Famed independent screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez ( Sin City, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids, Machete) discloses all the unique strategies and original techniques he used to make his remarkable debut film El Mariachi on a shoestring budget. This is both one man's remarkable story and an essential guide for anyone who has a celluloid story to tell and the dreams and determination to see it through. Part production diary, part how-to manual, Rodriguez unveils how he was able to make his influential first film on only a $7,000 budget. Also included is the appendix, "The Ten Minute Film Course," a tell-all on how to save thousands of dollars on film school and teach yourself the ropes of film production, directing, and screenwriting. A perfect gift for the aspiring filmmaker.

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    • Don't pick up this book.

      I received this book along with several others that I had purchased on recommendation. Since I was running a bit late and was reading another book at the time I decided to only flip through the intro to get a feel for the book. Before I realized it I had finished the intro and was working on the second chapter. Wound up reading the whole dang thing in one night. So don't read this book if you don't want to be engrossed , inspired to shoot & given practical advice.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

    • Perfect for my high school granddaughter who is looking forward to entering the film business.

      The book came on time. I didn’t have to search for it in stores. The price was good. It was a nice touch to send a bookmark between the pages. It is the book that was needed,

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

    • Need moreiachi info

      Good read but what I wanted was a hands on how to instructional book. This is more of a bio of El Mariachi.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: shoppingmadeeasy2

    • Fun read!

      Totally great story. Did not know about Rodriguez. He is a pro. He put his time in. I read much of it outloud to wife and kid during a long road trip.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

    • Book for filmmakers

      It’s a good reed for aspiring filmmakers. Doesn’t make much sense for those not familiar with filmmaking process at all.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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