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The Donnie Darko Book

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The Donnie Darko Book by Richard Kelly delves into the enigmatic world of the cult classic film, offering a detailed behind-the-scenes look at its making and storytelling. It provides insights into the film’s unique narrative structure and themes, giving readers an in-depth understanding of its artistic and cultural significance. Perfect for fans of the movie aiming to explore the thought processes and creativity that shaped this iconic piece of cinema.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're fascinated by the intricate world of film and enjoy exploring the creative processes behind cult classics, this book may captivate you. It offers insights into the making of a groundbreaking film, blending surreal storytelling with thought-provoking themes, perfect for fans of unique cinema and artistic exploration.

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The Donnie Darko Book

The critical and audience response made "Donnie Darko" the cult film of the year - one whose dark ambiguities caused audiences to go back to the film again and again trying to fathom its mysteries. This book brings its readers into the world of "Donnie Darko" and its creator Richard Kelly.

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'Extraordinary . . . Film of the year.' Sleazenation

'Magnificently bizarre . . . Wonderful.' Empire

'Unlike anything you'll have seen before . . . Honestly mind-blowing.' BBC Radio 1

'Stunning . . . Totally original.' Time Out

'Dazzling . . . Demands a second viewing.' Total Film

The critical and audience response made Donnie Darko the cult film of the yearβ€”one whose dark ambiguities caused audiences to go back to the film again and again trying to fathom its mysteries.

This book brings its readers further into the world of Donnie Darko and its creator Richard Kelly. Contained within these pages are an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly who recounts the gestation of the film; the screenplay; photos and drawings from the film and artwork inspired by it.

Donnie Darko will never surrender up all its mysteries, but this book will be an indispensable guide into its intriguing world.

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The Donnie Darko Book by Richard Kelly is acclaimed for its seamless blend of pop culture and art, offering a haunting story of loss and redemption. Critics have praised it as one of the most original and adventurous American indie works, with a narrative that compels viewers to actively solve its mysteries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571221240

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 August 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Richard T. Kelly was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1970, and grew up in Northern Ireland. This is his third book.Praise for Alan Clarke:

'A quite remarkable, heartbreaking book . . . a model of how to write film history.' Independent on Sunday

'If there is a better book about British television in the seventies and eighties, I have yet to read it.' Sight & SoundPraise for The Name of this Book is Dogme95:

'Extremely illuminating, often hilarious.' Total Film

'A lot more fun than Festen.' Evening Standard

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