Roman Polanski: A Retrospective

ISBN: 1419707213

Author: Greenberg, James

Condition: Used

Roman Polanski: A Retrospective is the definitive tribute to one of the worlds most prolific and influential film directors. Editor and film critic James Greenberg takes readers chronologically through Polanskis extraordinarily rich and varied career, offering unique insight into every one of Polanskis movies, from Knife in the Water (1962) to Carnage (2011).Richly illustrated with more than 250 images, including behind-the-scenes photographs from Polanskis work, the book illuminates the achievements of a director whose own harrowing childhood and controversial story could inspire a movie. During his five-decade career, Polanski has provided generations of filmgoers with many engaging, enchanting, and haunting movies, and this retrospective is a testament to his unrivaled and distinctive talent.Praise for Roman Polanksi: A Retrospective:James Greenbergs Roman Polanski: A Retrospective . . . is both a lavish coffee table book that includes a plethora of archival personal photographs and stills from his films and a serious exploration of his career.-Los Angeles TimesFor movie buffs already familiar with his work as well as casual fans whod like to learn more about one of the cinemas masters, its a treasury of images and information.-American Profile.com