Quentin Tarantino (Pocket Essential series) [Paperback]

D.K. Holm (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pocket Essential series | Publication Date: December 1, 2004

Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Not just a director, but a rabid film buff as well, Tarantino is at the vanguard of a new breed of movie directors so steeped in the lore of films and other media that it is difficult to separate personal expression from their copious allusions to films from the past. This Pocket Essential covers in detail not only Tarantino's directorial successes, but also the films he has written and appeared in. Also taken into consideration are Tarantino's writings, TV appearances, and his future projects.

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“These miniature guides are packed to the margins with important facts and enlightening commentary.” -- Publishers Weekly

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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are brief, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on culture or history. There is also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs, students, and inquiring minds, these are great entry–level books that build into an essential library.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Essentials (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904048366
• ISBN-13: 978-1904048367
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,092,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Movies > Direction & Production
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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential For Tarantino Fans, July 5, 2006

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K. Huneycutt (Little Rock, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quentin Tarantino (Pocket Essential series) (Paperback)

This book is a nice introduction for novice Tarantino fans and satisfying for the hard core fan also. D K Holm explores every thing from Q's childhood up to his future project "Inglorious Bastards." The book is well written, informative, easy to read and a great alternative to higher priced books that are ten years out of date. This is a great book if you can find it!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Concise, clever, great, April 8, 2006

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Sebastian Haselbeck "SebH" (Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quentin Tarantino (Pocket Essential series) (Paperback)

"This book is one that should be at arm's lenght on every QT fan's desk. A tiny little book that fits between all those Pearys and Bernards, the Dawsons and Woods. A book that can not stand on its own, but is a very sensible addition to what is already available on the market." -Sebastian H. (read the complete review at www.tarantino.info)