Product Description

Over the course of the eight feature films he has directed since 1971 (not to mention the several features he has made for television), Michael Mann has shown himself, time and again, to be a rigorous, honest dramatist, a maker of solid worlds. So much so that in America, at least, he tends to be underrated. The most respectful of his critics often define him (a bit too simply) as a "realist." Certainly, whether the subject is thievery ("The Jericho Mile", "Thief", "Heat"), killers ("Manhunter", "Collateral"), frontier life ("The Last of the Mohicans"), the nuanced struggle between the news media and corporate money ("The Insider"), or that of a celebrated athlete looking to find his life's meaning in a world of bigotry ("Ali"), Mann seeks authenticity above all. Whatever suspense, entertainment value, and emotional or philosophical insight his work may yield rises from a truthfully imagined, painstakingly observed set of human beings and their warring intentions. This book explores Mann's multifaceted oeuvre, including his most recent film, "Miami Vice". It is made with full access to Michael Mann's archives!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #240817 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
F.X. Feeney is a screenwriter and critic based in Los Angeles. His film credits include The Big Brass Ring, based on a story by Orson Welles, and Frankenstein Unbound, directed by Roger Corman, whilst his reviews have appeared in L.A. Weekly and other publications. F.X. is also the author TASCHEN's Roman Polanski: The Complete Films.

Customer Reviews

A must buy for any MANN fan!
If you love the cinema of Michael Mann then you must buy this book. The text and info is great and some fantastic pictures taken from his films. One of the best pictures is the original source for an image he used in HEAT (see book cover). This is the only book on Mann you should own.