Steven Spielberg: A Retrospective
Compiled by film historian and movie critic Schickel, this retrospective spans more than 40 years of Spielberg’s career, from Amblin’ to War Horse. Following a foreword by Spielberg and an introduction describing his childhood and education, chronological chapters on each of his films combine Schickel’s commentary with excerpts from interviews Schickel conducted with Spielberg. The book includes more than 400 images from the DreamWorks archive as well as a filmography. Although not an academic reference, its behind-the-scenes look at iconic films and glossy color photos will appeal to film buffs and fans. Recommended for public library circulating collections. --Lindsay Harmon