Steven Spielberg

by Joseph McBride

Book Overview

Until the first edition of Steven Spielberg: A Biography was published in 1997, much about Spielberg's personality and the forces that shaped it had remained enigmatic, in large part because of his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684811677
• ISBN13: 9780684811673
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

What don't you know about him after reading this book?

Steven Spielberg: The most famous film director ever. Anybody knows the name, even small children. He's directed Hook for the younger ones, and Saving Private Ryan for those of us that are older. There is so many films that I could list, I won't even try. But this book isn't just about his movies. They're mentioned quite often, but the truly great thing about this book is the detail. You learn so much about his family that you could almost be part of it. After reading this book, you could very well know more about his great grandparents than you do about your own. You learn of his childhood and how he made movies when he was young, to how he matured into making great films that we all know and love. It's a long book, and now you know why. It gives you plenty of reading, and it'll keep you interested. It's also got pictures of him working on movies like E.T. and even him directing other thirteen year olds when he was a child. If you're considering purchasing this book, don't wait any longer. Once you sit down and begin reading, you won't know why you waited in the first place.

Being Steven Spielbeg....

This book taps into the mind of the master himself, Steven Spielberg. The genious that brought us great movies like E.T. and Jaws was actually a quite interesting kid. He was a "nerd" so he called himself. But in reality, Steven Spielberg was always a genious. A control freak. He is a role model for any future film maker.

A must Read

This is a tremendous depiction of the great Spielberg. If you love his movies than you will marvel at the astounding writing style and incredible research that Mr. McBride has done. I am buying it for my sister for Christmas!

It is never too late to catch up with Steven Spielberg

The book gives you most of the detailed information about Steven Spielberg. You will be in awe to learn that the great director is same as us - performing not very well in academic results. However, he final goes to the top. It is extremely easy to read and offers a close up of the director. It is a book that you must buy. Never lend it to anybody or attempt to borrow it from others.

THE book to understand The Master

Impressive, insightful, clever (and sometimes critical) description of the first 51 years in the life of a cinematic genius. Every page is a delight. You feel like an insider in Spielbergland. It's an amazing amount of work (more than 300 interviews). Do not hesitate.