Inception, writer-director Christopher Nolan’s seventh feature film, joins the epic scope of The Dark Knight with the narrative sophistication of Memento. The story of a group of thieves who specialize in invading the mind through one’s dreams, Inception explores the Nolan’s signature psychological themes of memory, paranoia, and self-doubt as the protagonist, Dom Cobb, is pitted against a hostile subconscious spurred on by personal demons and regrets from the past. In a conversational preface, Nolan discusses with brother and frequent collaborator, Jonah, the genesis of the idea for the film and the decade-long process it took to write it. Detailing the results of Nolan’s efforts, Inception: The Shooting Script includes key storyboard sequences, full-color concept art, and an appendix on the workings of the mysterious Pasiv Device that Cobb and his fellow extractors use to initiate the dream-share. An exclusive exploration of a highly original concept, Inception: The Shooting Script is the record of a writer-director at the height of his craft.
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"Inception gets the art movie treatment, with a really nice paperback edition of the screenplay. There are eight pages of color concept art, and a ton of storyboards — plus a few of Nolan's own handwritten notes and diagrams. And there's an ultra-revealing introduction, in which Nolan gets interviewed by his brother Jonathan. For anybody interested in the creative process behind this film, this book is pretty much a must-have."
- Charlie Jane Anders, Gawker Media, i09.com
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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this book goes above and beyond. it features the amazing, multi-layered and completely readable script by christopher nolan. however, it also has storyboards, full credits for the film, an excellent preface and a PASIV device instruction manual. The PASIV device (better known as the dream machine) "instruction manual" is amazing and fun to look at. it's also very intricate and detailed. this book is really an essential purchase for anyone who wants to look deeper into the masterpiece that INCEPTION is. i think its one of the best published scripts i've ever bought.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this hoping it would help me wrap my brain around the movie. I was expecting just a straight screenplay, but the book also includes an interview with Nolan, storyboards, concept art and schematics of the "PASIV" device they use to enter dreams. Very cool.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Since I watched Inception for the third time two weeks ago, I've been waiting for this, because really there's some dialogue I did not capture in the theatre
This is the book I wanted, reading this just like reading a novel without getting bored. It is probably the best script I've read since Batman Begins, also by Nolan
Some original concept arts are included along with a interesting dream machine manual
Some of the scenes in the movie are not included in this script (one example is in the final kick back scenes where in the movie, there are lots of cuts from different levels, but in this script, it is much simpler), and some of the dialogues are slightly different, actually I think Nolan added some additional scenes in the movie just in order that the audience are more easily to catch up the plot.
Highly recommended
4.8/5
This is the book I wanted, reading this just like reading a novel without getting bored. It is probably the best script I've read since Batman Begins, also by Nolan
Some original concept arts are included along with a interesting dream machine manual
Some of the scenes in the movie are not included in this script (one example is in the final kick back scenes where in the movie, there are lots of cuts from different levels, but in this script, it is much simpler), and some of the dialogues are slightly different, actually I think Nolan added some additional scenes in the movie just in order that the audience are more easily to catch up the plot.
Highly recommended
4.8/5
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie great script
I love the storyboards and the interview between the two brothers as they discuss the inspiration and progression of the movie. The script is good in itself
Published 2 months ago by Steven
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Fantástico book
Great script, amaizing edition, Great images. Perfect for learning
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Published 4 months ago by Maximo
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awesome
chris nolan brings his brilliant sc fi thriller to a really cool book/screenplay thats really breathtaking try it you wont be let down
Published 6 months ago by Joshua
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O protagonista Dom Cobb luta contra seu subconsciente hostil e seus...
Inception, com roteiro de Christopher Nolan, é a estória de uma quadrilha de ladrőes especializados em invadir mentes, através dos sonhos das pessoas. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lili Machado
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excellent quality!
bloody as fantastic as brand new I swear. the cover page isn't even bent yet. thank you so very much!
Published 8 months ago by Harenai
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A beautiful Chris Nolan`s art.
I just bought this book. It is great. Is like watching the movie again. You know, that feeling that you're inside a movie theather watching the beginning of a new Christopher Nolan... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Iván López
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Christopher Nolan's Excellence
this is one of my fav movies of all time. i assure you, you won't see anything like it ever. "Inception" is one of the best movies of 2010 so this little guy right here, just gives... Read more
Published 11 months ago by alectis
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That Dream Within a Dream
I loved this movie, so it was great to read the script version of it. The Nolan Bros. writing style delivers only that which is necessary, but still feels wonderfully descriptive. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Nicholas J. Nuttall
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One Word
Awesome!!! Inception, writer-director Christopher Nolan's seventh feature film, joins the epic scope of The Dark Knight with the narrative sophistication of Memento. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jon
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A Must-Have for the Inception Fan
I have yet to go through this book in its entirety, but from what I've read and glossed over so far, I'm convinced that anyone who considers himself a big fan of Inception,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kristin
