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Quentin Tarantino : The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work by Ian Nathan (2019, Hardcover)

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PublisherWhite Lion Publishing Company

ISBN-101781317755

ISBN-139781781317754

eBay Product ID (ePID)248461114

Product Key Features

Book TitleQuentin Tarantino : the Iconic Filmmaker and His Work

Number of Pages176 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

TopicFilm / General, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / Direction & Production, Film / History & Criticism, Film & Video

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Performing Arts

AuthorIan Nathan

Book SeriesIconic Filmmakers Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight39.8 Oz

Item Length10.1 in

Item Width8.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsSmith has worked to craft something that will be perfect for film buffs of every genre who want to grow their knowledge of the world of film., 'Absolutely stock full of images, this page-turner also takes a look behind the scenes at Tarantino's work and what films influenced each of his many releases. This is a true entry for fans of film and should not be missed.' - 28dayslateranalysis.com, 'Absolutely stock full of images, this page-turner also takes a look behind the scenes at Tarantino's work and what films influenced each of his many releases. This is a true entry for fans of film and should not be missed.', 'Quentin Tarantino: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work is a gloriously presented book bursting at the seams with enough information and detail to make even the mercurial Tarantino himself dizzy. For fans of Quentin Tarantino - or simply of those who are fans of cinema, period - this is must-read that you'll struggle to put down' - Starburst, 'Quentin Tarantino: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work is a gloriously presented book bursting at the seams with enough information and detail to make even the mercurial Tarantino himself dizzy. For fans of Quentin Tarantino - or simply of those who are fans of cinema, period - this is must-read that you'll struggle to put down', 'A highly recommended book that will give you an intimate look at the cult filmmaker of our generation.' - Gothamology, 'A highly recommended book that will give you an intimate look at the cult filmmaker of our generation.'

Dewey Decimal791.430233092

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. I didnt go to film school, I went to films His formative years, his time working at a video store, Video Archives His early acting and his almost-feature, My Best Friend's Birthday2. I made this movie for myself, and everyones invitedReservoir Dogs: how he got it together with Harvey Keitel's help, success at Sundance, creating his own style, cult stardom.3. I think of them as like old girlfriends Quentin the writer: True Romance, Natural Born Killers, From Dusk Till Dawn, plus uncredited script work. 4. My characters never stop telling stories...Pulp Fiction: pulling in big names and bringing back old ones, reinventing the soundtrack, winning an Oscar and the Palme D'Or5. It just kind of snuck up on me Jackie Brown: paying tribute to his favourite author, remixing Blaxploitation and trying to get out of his box, Tarantino matures.'6. I dont really consider myself an American filmmaker...Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2: conceiving the film with Uma Thurman, delays and recasting, homage upon homage. 7. Slasher movies are legitimate...Grindhouse and Death Proof: Tarantino and Rodriguez, messing around, and his first real flop.8. Just f**king kill himInglourious Basterds: selling a drama as an action flick and killing Hitler.9. Life is cheap. Life is dirt. Life is a buffalo nickel Django Unchained: the gruelling production and the racial controversy.10. I really was creating a little Agatha Christie thingThe Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: the script leak on the former, the return to 1970s Hollywood on the latter, what else is in the pipeline. Sources

SynopsisA true cinephile, Tarantino is famed for his visually arresting approach and this exploration of his career will feature stunning images taken on set and behind the scenes., Get an intimate look at the cult filmmaker of our generation. Packaged in a handsome slipcase and loaded with stunning pictures from the Kobal archives, this biography explores the genesis of Tarantino's unique directorial style and provides insight into his inspirations and his frequent collaborations with favored actors. An 8-page foldout timeline presents Tarantino's entire filmography in the heart of the book. Through in-depth and informative text written by renowned film journalist Ian Nathan, this book examines the entirety of Tarantino's work , including his early writing on screenplays such as True Romance and Natural Born Killers , his break-out directorial debut Reservoir Dogs and the career-defining Pulp Fiction , as well as his later iconic films, such as Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 , Inglourious Basterds , and Django Unchained . You'll also go behind the scenes of Tarantino's latest epic, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . As you make your way through Tarantino's incredible career, discover what inspired him, his working methods, and the breadth of his talent. With a visually arresting design that mimics Tarantino's approach to film-making and chapters organized by film, the pages are brimming with images taken on set and behind the scenes . This is the ultimate celebration for any Tarantino fan., A true cinephile, Tarantino is famed for his visually arresting approach and this exploration of his career will feature stunning images taken on set and behind the scenes. Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly the cult filmmaker of our generation. From his early writing work on films such as True Romance and From Dusk Till Dawn , to the magnificent genre-defining Reservoir Dogs , Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown , this bookreveals the director's inspiration, working methods and the breadth of his talent. A true cinephile, Tarantino is famed for his visually arresting approach and this book will feature images taken on set and behind the scenes. Packed with stunning pictures from the Kobal archives, this book explores the genesis of Tarantino's unique directorial style and provides insight into his inspirations and his frequent collaborations with favoured actors. This is the ultimate celebration of his work for any Tarantino fan.

LC Classification NumberPN1998.3