Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. James Cameron took the world by storm with the uncompromising science fiction masterpiece The Terminator. From that moment to this day, Cameron has never let anything hamper his imagination, whether it's pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with computer effects or pushing his actors to the limits of their physical endurance. The results have been groundbreaking action movies like The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and True Lies. Cameron then confounded everyone by producing a mainstream romantic blockbuster, Titanic, which blew away box-office records around the world. An uncompromising visionary, Cameron has changed the face of cinema with the sheer bravado of his concepts. This book explores the life and work of this unique director, examining his career and reviewing and analyzing his movies.
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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are brief, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on popular culture or history. There’s also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs, students, and inquiring minds, these are great entry–level books that build into an essential library.
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“These miniature guides are packed to the margins with important facts and enlightening commentary.” -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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- PublisherPocket Essentials
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1903047951
- ISBN 13 9781903047958
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages96
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