"Botton’s deeply insightful script and knack for composing dialogue attuned to Tarantino’s distinctive rhythm and intensity make this an essential volume for fans of the filmmaker, as well as anyone interested in modern American cinema."
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'When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, "No, I went to films"'.
From the set of 1993’s Pulp Fiction, to a bar room meeting with Robert Rodriguez and an inspirational lunch with Leonardo di Caprio, this unique graphic novel takes us across a series of Hollywood-inspired vignettes covering the movie-obsessed life and career of one of modern cinema’s greatest filmmakers – Quentin Tarantino.
Join the conversation as Tarantino talks John Travolta into starring in Pulp Fiction, find out about the inspiration for his earliest screenplays and learn about Tarantino’s obsessive childhood growing up in California.
For those who already know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris – as well as those looking for an insight into Tarantino’s influences, inspirations and the development of his signature style – we present Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Life.
'When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, "No, I went to films"'.
From the set of 1993’s Pulp Fiction, to a bar room meeting with Robert Rodriguez and an inspirational lunch with Leonardo di Caprio, this unique graphic novel takes us across a series of Hollywood-inspired vignettes covering the movie-obsessed life and career of one of modern cinema’s greatest filmmakers – Quentin Tarantino.
Join the conversation as Tarantino talks John Travolta into starring in Pulp Fiction, find out about the inspiration for his earliest screenplays and learn about Tarantino’s obsessive childhood growing up in California.
For those who already know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris – as well as those looking for an insight into Tarantino’s influences, inspirations and the development of his signature style – we present Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Life.
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Follow Quentin Tarantino’s journey – from a movie-obsessed kid to one of modern cinema’s greatest filmmakers – in <i>Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography</i>.
Chapter One
ONE MINUTE YOU’RE A DANCER, THE NEXT YOU’RE A GANGSTER
In which Tarantino convinces John Travolta to be in Pulp Fiction, gets lost in reminiscing, and talks about his childhood and teenage years. And we learn about how author Elmore Leonard influenced his work.
Chapter Two
THE BLONDE WITH THE CUTE FEET WHO BECAME A BLOODTHIRSTY BRIDE
In which, during the making of Pulp Fiction, Tarantino gets Wrapped up in conversation with Uma Thurman as they plan their next movie together and tells her of his adventures while working as a video-store clerk.
Chapter Three
THE PEN BEHIND THE CAMERA AND THE MAN HOLDING THE PEN
In which Tarantino Has a few drinks with fellow director Robert Rodriguez and they end up talking about Tarantino’s passion for writing, A passion that might be less in-your-face than his directing, but no less successful.
Chapter Four
BRASH HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHTS
Change History In which a trio of stars – Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio – discuss our favourite director’s movies and his view of violence on screen.
ONE MINUTE YOU’RE A DANCER, THE NEXT YOU’RE A GANGSTER
In which Tarantino convinces John Travolta to be in Pulp Fiction, gets lost in reminiscing, and talks about his childhood and teenage years. And we learn about how author Elmore Leonard influenced his work.
Chapter Two
THE BLONDE WITH THE CUTE FEET WHO BECAME A BLOODTHIRSTY BRIDE
In which, during the making of Pulp Fiction, Tarantino gets Wrapped up in conversation with Uma Thurman as they plan their next movie together and tells her of his adventures while working as a video-store clerk.
Chapter Three
THE PEN BEHIND THE CAMERA AND THE MAN HOLDING THE PEN
In which Tarantino Has a few drinks with fellow director Robert Rodriguez and they end up talking about Tarantino’s passion for writing, A passion that might be less in-your-face than his directing, but no less successful.
Chapter Four
BRASH HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHTS
Change History In which a trio of stars – Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio – discuss our favourite director’s movies and his view of violence on screen.
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Large fanbase of potential readers. A graphic novel for Hollywood devotees, Tarantino obsessives and movie fans across the world.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780711290761
Publisert
2024-03-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Frances Lincoln
Vekt
750 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
128
Forfatter
Illustratør
Om bidragsyterne
Michele Botton is an Italian scriptwriter and author. He has published graphic novels on the lives of Charles Bukowski and Audrey Hepburn.Bernardo Santiago Acosta is an Italian-Argentine illustrator, graphic novelist and animator.