Cart
Free Shipping in the UK
Proud to be B-Corp

Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography Michele Botton

Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography By Michele Botton

Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography by Michele Botton


£12,69
New RRP £14,99
Condition - New
<20 in stock

Summary

Follow Quentin Tarantinos journey from a movie-obsessed kid to one of modern cinemas greatest filmmakers in Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography.

Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography Summary

Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography by Michele Botton

Unofficial and unauthorised.

'When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, "No, I went to films"'.

From the set of 1993s Pulp Fiction, to a bar room meeting with Robert Rodriguez and an inspirational lunch with Leonardo di Caprio, this unique graphic novel takes us across a series of Hollywood-inspired vignettes covering the movie-obsessed life and career of one of modern cinemas greatest filmmakers Quentin Tarantino.

Join the conversation as Tarantino talks John Travolta into starring in Pulp Fiction, find out about the inspiration for his earliest screenplays and learn about Tarantinos obsessive childhood growing up in California.

For those who already know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris as well as those looking for an insight into Tarantinos influences, inspirations and the development of his signature style we present Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Life.

Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography Reviews

"Bottons deeply insightful script and knack for composing dialogue attuned to Tarantinos distinctive rhythm and intensity make this an essential volume for fans of the filmmaker, as well as anyone interested in modern American cinema." * Library Journal *

About Michele Botton

Michele Botton is an Italian scriptwriter and author. He has published graphic novels on the lives of Charles Bukowski and Audrey Hepburn.
Bernardo Santiago Acosta is an Italian-Argentine illustrator, graphic novelist and animator.

Table of Contents

Chapter One
ONE MINUTE YOURE A DANCER, THE NEXT YOURE A GANGSTER
In which Tarantino convinces John Travolta to be in Pulp Fiction, gets lost in reminiscing, and talks about his childhood and teenage years. And we learn about how author Elmore Leonard influenced his work.

Chapter Two
THE BLONDE WITH THE CUTE FEET WHO BECAME A BLOODTHIRSTY BRIDE
In which, during the making of Pulp Fiction, Tarantino gets Wrapped up in conversation with Uma Thurman as they plan their next movie together and tells her of his adventures while working as a video-store clerk.

Chapter Three
THE PEN BEHIND THE CAMERA AND THE MAN HOLDING THE PEN
In which Tarantino Has a few drinks with fellow director Robert Rodriguez and they end up talking about Tarantinos passion for writing, A passion that might be less in-your-face than his directing, but no less successful.

Chapter Four
BRASH HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHTS
Change History In which a trio of stars Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio discuss our favourite directors movies and his view of violence on screen.

Additional information

NGR9780711290761
9780711290761
0711290768
Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography by Michele Botton
New
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
2024-03-07
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography