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Gus Van Sant
The Art of Making Movies
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The first book to talk about the creative process of one of Hollywood's most iconic directors
From Drugstore Cowboy to Elephant, Milk and Good Will Hunting, Gus Van Sant's films have captured the imagination of more than one generation. Acclaimed as both an independent and mainstream filmmaker, he is also an artist, photographer and writer.
Based on completely new and exclusive interviews, and featuring previously unseen imagery, this book provides a personal insight into how Van Sant successfully approaches these different and varied artforms, providing an inspirational look into the working life of one of America's most pivotal cultural and creative practitioners.
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Katya Tylevich's biography on Gus Van Sant provides readers with an insightful exploration of the acclaimed filmmaker's career. Reviewers highlight the book as an exciting journey into his creative process, offering a comprehensive look at his body of work and personal perspectives on his films. Fans of Van Sant, cinema lovers, and those intrigued by artistic exploration will find this book a compelling read.
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ISBN: 9781913947477
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 October 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 1040g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Katya Tylevich is an arts and fiction writer. She is author of Gus Van Sant: The Art of Making Movies, Art Oracles, Success Oracles, many book and monograph contributions, essays and interviews, and co-author of My Life as a Work of Art. Notable artist collaborations include The Marina Abramovic Method Cards, the text for MichaA l Borremans' The Acrobat, as well as projects with Barry McGee, Todd Hido, and Espen Deitrichson. Katya spent years as contributing editor and writer for publications such as Elephant, Mark, Frame, Domus, and Pin-Up. With her brother Alexei she co-founded Friend & Colleague, a platform for editions, fiction and special projects. She is currently working on a fiction book titled Fear Eats the Soup. katyatylevich.com
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