Nigel Morris

A Companion to Steven Spielberg Lib/E Nigel Morris

A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era.

Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg's directorial output, from early works, including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to recent films

Explores Spielberg's contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as the critical and popular reception of his films

Topics include in-depth analyses of Spielberg's themes, style, and filming techniques; commercial and cultural significance of the Spielberg "brand" and his parallel career as a producer; and collaborative projects with artists and composers

Brings together an international team of renowned scholars and emergent voices, balancing multiple perspectives and critical approaches

Creates a timely and illuminating resource which acknowledges the ambiguity and complexity of Spielberg's work, and reflects its increasing importance to film scholarship
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