Akira Kurosawa, Screenwriter [Japanese]

Influenced by the great literary masters of the world, Akira Kurosawa honed his craft from a young age through writing screenplays. This book analyzes the processes of creation and revision behind his masterful scripts, including Seven Samurai, and also examines screenplays he provided to other directors, as well as newly discovered, previously unfilmed scripts. Together, these materials reveal the little-known secrets of creativity behind Akira Kurosawa the screenwriter. Includes numerous materials unveiled to the world for the first time, such as legendary "lost" screenplays whose existence had previously been unconfirmed. All in full color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4336073961
• ISBN13: 9784336073969
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Kokushokankokai Inc.
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.0"