The Invisible Cut: How Editors Make Movie Magic
This book is a terrific demystification of a poorly understood art. Without burying the reader in geek or tech talk, Bobbie O Steen, drawing on a distinguished editing heritage, introduces us to no-nonsense, easy-to-comprehend principles of the mysterious art of editing. --John Badham, Director, Saturday Night Fever, WarGames, and Professor, Film & Media, Chapman UniversityWith this meticulous book, Bobbie O'Steen has dissected the fine art of cinema's surgeons and created an invaluable guide for anyone seriously interested in the mysteries of film. --Lawrence Kasdan, Writer/Director of Body Heat, The Big Chill and Grand Canyon