{"product_id":"christopher-nolan-by-ian-nathan-9781805701804","title":"Christopher Nolan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition explores the life and work of acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Since our 2022 edition, Nolan has solidified his place among cinema's greatest directors, winning his first Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture with \u003cem\u003eOppenheimer\u003c\/em\u003e. This new edition examines the film's background and success, and also offers early insights into \u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, his upcoming Greek epic set for release in June 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient… highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Cobb, \u003cem\u003eInception\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir with the highlights of big stars and a magician's flourishes, whether he is tackling Victorian London or the far reaches of outer space. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will look to crack open the magic box of Nolan's twisting universe. As a character, he eludes easy answers. Veteran film author Ian Nathan's research will lean into deciphering his cryptic pronouncements and motivations alongside the history and making of his films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining both the making of and the inspiration behind his many, many hit films, from \u003cem\u003eThe Prestige\u003c\/em\u003e (2006) to the hugely successful Batman films, through to his mind-bending science fiction works such as \u003cem\u003eInception\u003c\/em\u003e (2014) and \u003cem\u003eTenet\u003c\/em\u003e (2020). And released in 2023, \u003cem\u003eOppenheimer\u003c\/em\u003e, starring Cillian Murphy as the film's titular American scientist and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with striking visuals and rich insights, this book offers a compelling look into the mind of one of contemporary cinema's greatest visionaries. This new edition brings the exploration fully up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495368343788,"sku":"9781805701804","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805701804-christopher-nolan.jpg?v=1775794336","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/christopher-nolan-by-ian-nathan-9781805701804","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}