Art by Film Directors by Karl French

Art by Film Directors by Karl French

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A collection of the little-known artwork by some of the most influential film directors of all time. Many film directors began their careers as graphic designers, painters or illustrators but in most cases their creative work before film has been put aside. Karl French presents work by over 20 international directors.

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Art by Film Directors by Karl French

Many of the greatest film directors began their careers as graphic designers, painters, or illustrators, but aside from the few established artist-directors such as Derek Jarman and Jean Cocteau, little is known of their creative work outside the medium of film. For the first time, film writer Karl French presents the exciting, diverse artwork of over 20 international directors, offering a fascinating new perspective on their work. Recent exhibitions on the subject prove that the time is ripe for a book that explores this exciting crossover of film and art. Includes gems like Alfred Hitchcock's atmospheric storyboards for The 39 Steps, Charlie Chaplin's sketches, and John Huston's luminous paintings. An iconic film still accompanies the artwork of each director.
Karl French is a writer and journalist specializing in cinema and popular culture. He writes a regular column for the Financial Times and contributes articles to national magazines including Hotdog and Esquire. The editor of several books, including Screen Violence and The Marx Brothers, Karl French is also the author of Apocalypse Now, Cult Movies, and This is Spinal Tap, The Official Companion.
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ISBN 13 9781840007701
ISBN 10 1840007702
Title Art by Film Directors
Author Karl French
Series Mitchell Beazley Art And Design
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2004-09-22
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.