Individual film directors, film-makers books

Examines George A. Romero's regional production company Laurel Entertainment and its contribution to American cinema....  Read More >>

Representsthe first comprehensive reconstruction of Italian women's film cultures of the 1960s and '70s.  Read More >>

Step into the mesmerizing world of Agnès Varda: Trailblazer of the French New Wave, an enthralling biography that...  Read More >>

Focusing on films from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora, this book considers...  Read More >>

A first-of-its-kind deep dive into Steven Spielberg's decades-long career, covering everything from early short...  Read More >>

Analyzes the visual and cultural context of Europe's first feature films from 19th century painting to pictorial...  Read More >>

Takes a transnational, feminist approach to the oeuvre of Palestinian director,Annemarie Jacir  Read More >>

A critical reassessment of the aesthetic strategies and cultural value of exoticism in contemporary transnational...  Read More >>

The first biography of Bergman in 40 years, containing exclusive extracts from workbooks and letters.  Read More >>

"Embark on a musical odyssey as we unravel the riveting tale of Jean Knight, the soulful enchantress whose journey...  Read More >>

Explore the beginning of Steven Spielberg's remarkable career with this definitive retrospective that covers Duel,...  Read More >>

Jane Campion on Jane Campion offers a unique perspective on the creative process of one of cinema's greatest contemporary...  Read More >>

""A focused study on Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's cinematic contributions to the war effort, arguing...  Read More >>

The first scholarly work to focus on the work of American director and producer, Susan Seidelman  Read More >>

Introduces the concept of the ""intensive-image"" to develop a deeper understanding of the part played by intensity...  Read More >>

Highlights the cinematic oeuvre of Yim Soon-rye, one of the most influential Korean female filmmakers  Read More >>

Applys a noir lens to films which defy easy generic categorisation  Read More >>

Updates and reapplies film theory to French director Claire Denis's films, with a particular focus on her most recent...  Read More >>

Explores British director Steve McQueen's diverse output, from video installations to independent cinema to Hollywood...  Read More >>

Explores extremity in films and it's ethical, theoretical and film-philosophical implications  Read More >>

This guide to the country's cinematic story explores 30 movies, combining reviews with director biographies, and...  Read More >>

This is the first scholarly collection to focus on the special importance of British cinema to folk horror. The...  Read More >>

Greg Olson, author of David Lynch: Beautiful Dark, the essential book on Lynch's life and art, has resided in the...  Read More >>

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Stunningly illustrated biography of filmmaker David Lynch, published to coincide with the 45th anniversary of Eraserhead...  Read More >>