With more than 30 films and countless accolades, Steven Spielberg has cemented himself among the greatest storytellers of this generation. From E.T. and Jaws to Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan, Spielberg’s works have captivated audiences and redefined the box-office hit. This beautifully illustrated and superbly written special edition of LIFE celebrates the acclaimed director at 75, delving into his powerful childhood inspirations

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The most successful director in movie history, Steven Spielberg has been responsible for such box-office blockbusters as Jurassic Park, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and the Indiana Jones trilogy. And yet throughout much of his career, Spielberg's work has been undervalued by critics who have questioned his emotional maturity and intellectual seriousness. It was not until he made Schindler's List in 1993 that...

This illustrated, large-format book, Testimony: The Legacy of Schindler's List and the USC Shoah Foundation-A 20th Anniversary Commemoration combines, for the first time, the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Schindler's List with the history of the remarkable organization inspired by that landmark film. Steven Spielberg's encounters with Holocaust survivors who visited the set and personally told him their stories set him on a quest to collect...

Without question, few directors have had such a powerful influence on the film industry and the moviegoing public as Steven Spielberg. Often referred to as the most successful American filmmaker of all time, Spielberg has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director six times, winning twice - for Schindler's List in 1994 and Saving Private Ryan in 1999. Seven of his films have received the Best Picture Oscar nomination. He has brought to...

"Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and blockbuster movie that Steven Spielberg has ever directed, Steven Spielberg All the Films tells the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced; from the creation of the costumes to the search for perfect locations. Spanning more than fifty years, Steven Spielberg All the Films details every aspect of the creative processes that resulted...

A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era. • Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg's directorial output, from early works, including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to recent films • Explores Spielberg's contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as the critical...

"A picture book biography of Steven Spielberg, the celebrated filmmaker"--