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Ridley Scott
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Ridley Scott
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Brian Robb
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 111 |
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| Category/Genre | Individual film directors and film-makers |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781904048473
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| Classifications | Dewey:791.430233092 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Oldcastle Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Pocket Essentials
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| Publication Date |
14 April 2005 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The director of Blade Runner, Gladiator, Hannibal and the controversial forthcoming Kingdom of Heaven, Ridley Scott is one of cinema's most accomplished visual stylists. This Pocket Essential chronicles the making of each of Scott's visually sumptuous films, complete with information on the inspiration for each film and the reaction of critics and audiences. There is also a handy reference section listing other books about Scott, interesting websites and availability of his films. Greatly expanded and and fully updated new edition.
Author Biography
Brian J. Robb is a writer and biographer whose previous books have included a New York Times Best-Selling biography of Leonardo DiCaprio; Screams & Nightmares, the definitive book on horror director Wes Craven; biographies of Johnny Depp and Ewan McGregor; and Counterfeit Worlds, a study of the films of Philip K. Dick. He is currently Managing Editor at Titan Magazines, a publisher of film and TV related titles.
Reviewsa healthy breath of honesty in a world of tabloid views and historical re-evaluation -- Graeme Hurry * Kimota Magazine *
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