Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work - Couverture rigide

Nathan, Ian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1805701800 ISBN 13 : 9781805701804

Editeur : White Lion Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Crack open the magic box of Christopher Nolan’s twisting universe with this definitive and fully updated exploration of one of cinema’s most visionary filmmakers. 
 
‘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. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer.  
 
Since the 2022 edition, Nolan has secured his place among cinema’s greats, earning Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for Oppenheimer. This new edition delves into the film’s extraordinary cultural impact and offers an early preview of The Odyssey, Nolan’s upcoming Greek epic slated for 2026. 
 
As well as this, veteran film writer, Ian Nathan, uncovers: 

• A film‑by‑film analysis from Following to Oppenheimer, revealing Nolan’s signature visual style and narrative innovations. 
• New insights into The Odyssey(2026) and how it marks Nolan’s next evolution in Nolan’s filmmaking.  
• Behind‑the‑scenes stories, influences and critical reception of each major work. 
• Explorations of recurring themes, collaborators, and Nolan’s enduring legacy in modern cinema. 
• Striking imagery that illuminates the worlds Nolan builds on screen.

This new edition offers a compelling journey into the mind of one of contemporary cinema’s greatest visionaries, bringing the exploration fully up to date. 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ian Nathan, who lives and works in London, is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of nine previous books, including Alien Vault, the best-selling history of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Terminator Vault, Tarantino, Tim Burton, The Coen Brothers and Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth. He is the former editor and executive editor of Empire, the world's biggest movie magazine, where he remains a contributing editor. He also regularly contributes to The Times, The Independent, The Mail on Sunday, Cahiers Du Cinema and the Discovering Film documentary series on Sky Arts.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A new and updated edition of Christopher Nolan, an in-depth examination of one of modern cinema’s greatest directors known for his cerebral, often non-linear storytelling.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: White Lion Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1805701800
• ISBN 13: 9781805701804
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Van Ditmar Boeken, VDB Sales; sales@vanditmar.nl; ; Hondiuslaan 44; Utrecht; 3528 AB; Pays-Bas