A Companion to Steven Spielberg

<p><i>A Companion to Steven Spielberg</i> provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era.</p> <ul> <li>Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg’s directorial output, from early works including <i>Duel</i>, <i>The Sugarland Express</i>, and <i>Jaws</i>, to recent films</li> <li>Explores Spielberg’s contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as the critical and popular reception of his films</li> <li>Topics include in-depth analyses of Spielberg’s themes, style, and filming techniques; commercial and cultural significance of the Spielberg ‘brand’ and his parallel career as a producer; and collaborative projects with artists and composers</li> <li>Brings together an international team of renowned scholars and emergent voices, balancing multiple perspectives and critical approaches</li> <li>Creates a timely and illuminating resource which acknowledges the ambiguity and complexity of Spielberg’s work, and reflects its increasing importance to film scholarship  </li> </ul>