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Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work (Iconic Filmmakers Series) Hardcover – 8 Nov. 2022

English edition by Ian Nathan (Autor)
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This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern films most celebrated, successful and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan.

'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.' - Cobb, Inception

How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games?

Visually, 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.

This 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.

Examining both the making of and the inspiration behind his many, many hit films, fromThe Prestige (2006) to the hugely successful Batman films, through to his mind-bending science fiction works such as Inception (2014) and Tenet (2020). And just released in 2023, Oppenheimer,starring Cillian Murphy as the film's titular American scientist and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Filled with fascinating insights and illustrated throughout with cinematography from his visually stunning ouvre, this book offers a unique, important and unmissable insight into the mind of this most brilliant of directors.

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    22.35 x 3.05 x 25.65 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0711277125
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0711277120
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"White Lion Publishing and author Ian Nathan have put something special together with this new (oversized) book all about Christopher Nolan. It seeks to understand exactly how the filmmaker has found success and the unique storytelling process he uses. From thorough breakdowns of each of Nolan's films and insights into how they were made, this would be an ideal gift for any movie-lover." Cinelinx.com

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Visually, 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.

This 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarto; 1st edition (8 Nov. 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711277125
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0711277120
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.35 x 3.05 x 25.65 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

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Ian Nathan, who lives in London, is one of the UK’s best known film writers. A former editor and executive editor of Empire magazine, is the author of The Coppolas - A Movie Dynasty, Ridley Scott: A Retrospective, Alien Vault; the Iconic Filmmaker Series including book on Guillermo del Toro, Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Tim Burton; Stephen King At the Movies, plus the best-selling Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth, the definitive filmmaking history of The Lord of the Rings films. You might also have seen him on the popular Sky Arts Discovering Film and The Directors series.

Follow him on Twitter: @iannathan2

Visit his blog: https://iannathan.substack.com

Listen to him on Times Radio on Monday nights (8pm) with Phil Williams

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  • Axel Bouffier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gut das es solche Bücher gibt.
    Reviewed in Germany on 13 December 2024
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    Es sind einfach tolle Bücher, man denkt die Filme neu.
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  • B. Pump
    5.0 out of 5 stars Für alle Christopher Nolan Fans
    Reviewed in Germany on 7 February 2024
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    Als Geschenk bestellt. Ist super angekommen
    Absolut hochwertig durch den Einschober und den Deckel.
    Zum Sammeln und Stöbern für Nolan Fans
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  • Pablo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edição maravilhosa
    Reviewed in Brazil on 8 January 2025
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    Um livro lindo e super ilustrado com bastante conteúdo sobre os filmes de Nolan. Edição luxuosa.
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  • Twinboysmomma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 January 2025
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    My son is a big fan of Christopher Nolan and this book was a perfect gift. It has great photos and information from his famous movies. Comes in a nice hard cover sleeve.
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  • Ben Mears
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très beau livre!
    Reviewed in Canada on 17 March 2024
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    Excellent livre sur l’oeuvre de Christopher Nolan,ça vaut la peine.
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  • Richard Hutchinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Step Dad is chuffed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2025
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    Step Dad loves Chris Nolan, this book went down well with him, good read also
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  • Francesca
    3.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL book, interesting content, came slightly damaged
    Reviewed in Italy on 12 April 2024
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    i quickly looked through this book, i couldn’t wait for its delivery and i’m so happy it came home quickly, i think it’s so interesting and exciting for not only Nolan fans, but also for any aspiring film director!
    very unfortunate it came home damaged… even a layer of pluriball would prevent any damage.
    i will try to fix it myself.
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    Francesca
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    BEAUTIFUL book, interesting content, came slightly damaged

    Reviewed in Italy on 12 April 2024
    i quickly looked through this book, i couldn’t wait for its delivery and i’m so happy it came home quickly, i think it’s so interesting and exciting for not only Nolan fans, but also for any aspiring film director!
    very unfortunate it came home damaged… even a layer of pluriball would prevent any damage.
    i will try to fix it myself.
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