Since the early 1970s; Steven Spielberg has directed more than two dozen films; many of which have achieved classic status. In addition to critical and commercial successes that include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; Schindlerrsquo;s List; Saving Private Ryan; and Lincoln; Spielbergrsquo;s name has become synonymous with such thrilling adventure films as Jaws; Raiders of the Lost Ark; Jurassic Park; and Minority Report. Before he became a world-renowned filmmaker; however; Spielberg established himself on television; helming episodes of Rod Serlingrsquo;s Night Gallery; Marcus Welby; M.D.; and Columbo. But it was the small-screen version of a Richard Matheson short story that brought the young directorrsquo;s work to the attention of critics and viewers alike. In Steven Spielberg and Duel: The Making of a Film Career; Steven Awalt provides an exhaustive study commemorating the film that decisively launched the career of a major film artist. Through in-depth research and interviews with the filmrsquo;s creative and technical crew; the author tracks the film from genesis through production to release. Awalt conducted lengthy one-on-one interviews with Spielberg; Matheson; assistant director James Fargo; editor Frank Morriss; composer Billy Goldenberg; former MCA/Universal president Sidney J. Sheinberg; and writer-producer Steven Bochco; among others.Spielberg provided access to many rare documents from his archives; including multiple drafts of Duelrsquo;s teleplay; the shooting schedule; shooting logistics breakdowns; and production correspondence. The first book-length examination of this important production in the directorrsquo;s early career; Steven Spielberg and Duel also includes the original teleplay by Matheson; four additional scenes created for the international theatrical release of the film; photos; and storyboards of the filmrsquo;s final sequence. A fascinating look behind the scenes of an acclaimed work; this book will interest not only scholars and film historians but anyone interested in the work of Richard Matheson and Steven Spielberg.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Singularly UnimpressiveBy Marco Antonio AbarcaIf you are photographer producing an artistic monograph on factories; you are stepping into some pretty big foot prints. The German husband and wife team of Bernd and Hilla Becher have dominated the study of factory building types. In the United States; the sociologist Camilo Vergara is the poet laureate of the post industrial landscape. "Factories-Our Earth" is a collection of nicely photographed factories. The images are generally well composed and some of them are quite pretty. What this book lacks is a point of view. There is nothing that ties the pictures together. In the end; what you have is a random collection of factory photos. This book is singularly unimpressive. However; if you want to see a really impressive book; check out "Factory Design" by Chris van Uffelen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. intersting and rare subjectBy JohnNice picture book showing a subject rarely seen. Good points its showing factories from over the world its an interesting titles with many photographs.
