From Reservoir Dogs in 1992 to the Kill Bill series of films; the films of Quentin Tarantino have always provoked a reaction from critics and audiences alike - many attracting a cult-like following. Edwin Page discusses each of the eight films written and directed by Tarantino; and explores the complexity behind Tarantinos guns and gangsters style. Films discuseed include Reservoir Dogs; True Romance; Natural Born Killers; Pulp Fiction; From Dusk Till Dawn; Jackie Brown; and Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2. A book for film students and media studies; in which the reader can discover how Tarantino went from video store clerk to director of major movies.
#10968 in eBooks Austin Kleon 2012-02-28 2012-02-28File Name: B0074QGGK6Steal Like an Artist 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
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488 of 508 people found the following review helpful. Eyes Wide OpenedBy CustomerI am not a creative person. I want to be. I think like most people I want to create something. I want to write something. Create something. While searching for something new in the books section of .com I hit on this title. I knew nothing about Austin Kleon. I am not a poetry fan so I did not know about the Newspaper Blackout book. I actually judged this book by its cover (and the description to be honest). I read it in an hour (you can too - it is a short book). Then I read it again much more slowly and with a highlighter. Most of what he writes about may be trite to those "in the know" but for me this book said I could go into the world. find something I love and tweak it bit to make it mine. And in doing that I could show the creator that his work inspired me to create something. This book also told me that I already possessed the tools to be creative. Since I know that I like Kleon suggest that I study why I like it. Find out what makes it work for me and then use that as a jumping off point. But even these words do not convey accurately enough how inspired I was - I read it again - I added his blog and tumblr feeds to my daily readings - I follow him on twitter and bought some books he recommended. Finally - rather than sending him an email telling him how wonderful this book is - I am following his advice and putting those same thoughts in a review. A small book awakened a bit of passion for being creative. Not a small feat. A small book but a big heart. Hope all these words add up to this - I love this book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy A CustomerI liked this book it spoke to a lot of the truths Ive experience and needed validated as a creative. I think its great book for people who are new to their art for of the form of art and is seeking some guidance and advice on how to nativists this terrain. I game this book five stars bc I would and plan to read it five more times!Very short but very good!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Its a Short fun readBy TonicShopperI like this author. Hes whimsical in his writing. The book is fun and can literally be read cover to cover in an hour or less. There are some good tips and inspirational stuff. but dont expect some deep level writing. Its down to the point and meant to boost you up a bit; to give you confidence enough to pursue your creative endeavors.
