Brad Bird

Learn from the best with this invaluable analysis of the art and craft of film-making. Written by a revered director, who taught his craft for nearly 25 years, this collection reveals the secrets to telling a story effectively on film. With hundreds of pages of masterly handouts and sketches, it offers clarity and insight that will still inspire any aspirant film-maker.

Delve into the behind-the-scenes creation of the revolutionary film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, with Space Odyssey. Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this masterpiece as author Michael Benson interviews key players in the film's production, including director Stanley Kubrick and writer Arthur C. Clarke. Explore the incredible sets and groundbreaking visual effects that were ahead of their time and learn how this film influenced future sci-fi spectacles. This colorful nonfiction narrative provides a 360-degree view of one of the greatest films ever made.