From: Black Dog Publishing Publisher: Black Dog Publishing Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Black Dog Publishing Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 463 Publication Date: April 15, 2008
Book Description: Tarkovsky provides a collection of accessible academic essays by leading film studies professionals. A challenging, broadly illustrated book that fully captures the essence of this cinematic pioneer.
Andrei Tarkovsky is the most influential Soviet filmmaker of the post-war era, and one of the world's most renowned cinematic geniuses. He created spiritual, existential films of incredible beauty, repeatedly returning to themes of memory, dreams, childhood and Christianity. His films, such as Solaris, Mirror, Nostalghia and The Sacrifice make use of long, unedited shots and wide angles in uncompromisingly formalistic statements that are as striking today as they were when they were first made.
tarkovsky an interesting collection of essays on tarkovsky. there are better books on him, i think.
Huge Book! Huge Talent! I own several books on this unique Russian filmmaker, but was not prepared for the sheer size and content of this one. The book arrived in a box so big that I assumed had several books in. Though I have only started to scan through it, the photographs are amazing and the text is the kind one who seriously enjoys films can read. Not over done with "social content" or metaphor interpretations, but rather focuses on the real skill of making each film. Choice of camera work, writing, etc.
I look forward to getting through this book. Though is going to take some time!
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