Customer Review: No book I've ever owned has influenced my life more than this one. It has remained in continuous use as a single very well-worn copy since purchased in 1974. Not only the precepts, but the very words are burned into my brain. Is it good or bad that I can't get "Inconsistency is the hobgoblin of Tay... more info
Customer Review: This book is really a discussion of the filmmaker's work by academicians, and contains no direct input from the enigmatic artist, or information about the source or inspiration of his material, or his way of working. But fans of his films will probably enjoy being immersed in the discussions, even... more info
Customer Review: Well written, but a little forced. The author's preconceived theory (a connection between Romero's works and the literary Naturalism inspired by Emile Zola) overwhelms almost every other aspect of his critical analysis and prevails on more objective aspects of Romero's art; not to mention the... more info
Customer Review: An outstanding collection of today's Hollywood directors and their personal stories. It's one of those books for which you are glad somebody told you about it since its fascinating lessons will stick with you a lifetime. The approach of this book is not so on the nose as interview volumes often are... more info
Customer Review: This book reviews the life and work of German director Werner Herzog. It is clearly written and engaging. I think that both serious Herzog scholars and casual fans would find the book interesting. For instance, he are some of the author's piquant observations about Herzog's film Grizly Man.more info
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