Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #332727 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Synopsis
Michael Mann: the TV writer who hacked his way through Starsky & Hutch on the road to Vega$ and an Emmy for The Jericho Mile. Michael Mann: the director who made Tangerine Dream a staple in the world of film scoring with Thief, his feature debut, starring James Caan. Michael Mann: the producer who changed the face of television forever with the creation of Miami Vice and Crime Story. Michael Mann: the film-maker who first brought Hannibal Lecter to the big screen with Manhunter, his adaptation of Thomas Harris' best-selling novel Red Dragon. Michael Mann: the A-list director who put Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro on screen together for the first time in Heat, who directed Russell Crowe to an Oscar-nomination in The Insider and who is now tackling Ali with Will Smith. Whether as a writer, a director or a producer, Michael Mann's impact on film and television over the last 25 years is undeniable. Now, for the first time, take a book-length look into the work of this unique visual artist. What's in it? As well as an introductory essay, each of Mann's films is reviewed and analysed. Not only that, but there's a handy reference section listing resources about Mann.

Customer Reviews

An informative read.
If you are a fan of Michael Mann films then this is a decent little book to read. The author writes it in a slightly sycophantic style but never the less it's still informative and interesting. It doesn't have anything after Ali i.e. Collateral, Miami Vice (2006) but all the early favourites are here. A good addition to your loo library!!