Scorsese (Virgin Film) [Paperback]

Jim Sangster (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0753506424 | ISBN-13: 978-0753506424 | Publication Date: June 1, 2002

Scorsese is one of the most widely respected film directors of the last thirty years ? GoodFellas, Raging Bull and The Last Temptation of Christ are titles familiar to us all. This extensive analysis discusses his influences, the controversy surrounding his films and includes exhaustive music lists and details of his long-time collaborators. Completely up to date, with details of Scorsese's new film, Gangs of New York, which stars Cameron Diaz and Leonardo DiCaprio Illustrated, with eight pages of color film stills.

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"Praise for author's previous title The Complete Hitchcock 'A bloody - if you'll excuse the pun - good book. Thoroughly recommended' Classic Television 'I can't recommend it enough' Film Review

About the Author

Jim Sangster was previously a cinema usher and is now a film reviewer. He was co-author on The Complete Hitchcock (with Paul Condon) and Friends Like These (with David Bailey), both published by Virgin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753506424
• ISBN-13: 978-0753506424
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,322,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Look into the mind of a Creative Genius, August 24, 2002

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This review is from: Scorsese (Virgin Film) (Paperback)

I purchased this book when I visited Chicago and needless to say, I lucked out in finding it tucked away in its respected shelf.

First thing that made me want to get it was the fact that I worship Scorsese and his impeccable filmmaking abilities. The second and final factor that sealed the deal was that this book wasn't on my shelf.It was a missing link in my anthology of books on film and film history.

This book is as analytical and influential as a book on an admired director like Marty can ever be.It has every film he ever directed, including little bits of info and background on the Armani commercials and music video he's also directed.
The book starts with his very first film he made as a child, "Vesuvius" and ends with the much anticipated "Gangs of New York," due in theatres on Christmas Day. (I will be in the ticket line!)

In a nutshell, this book is fabulous! It should not, by any means, be left out of a film enthusiast's book shelf.