Nolan Variations

The Nolan Variations: The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan, the director of "Oppenheimer," "Tenet," "Dunkirk," "Interstellar," "Inception," and the "Batman" trilogy, is the most influential global commercial blockbuster director of our time, with box office, reputation, and topicality. This is the only complete book on the films of Christopher Nolan, who has been exclusively authorized, personally participated in, and was interviewed in person. It is an in-depth and complete review of his creative career. Nolan himself personally explains 11 feature films and 4 short films for the first time. It includes nearly 300 stills, on-set photos, storyboards and concept manuscripts, including rare unpublished photos, and comes with a super detailed annotated booklet. It is full-color hardcover, perfectly replicating the original high-quality binding texture. The specially invited author inscribed a handwritten letter "To Chinese Readers" and worked hard to polish it. This is a heavyweight master class worth collecting and learning. "The only way to truly understand Nolan or his films,
Just follow him into this maze."
James Bond director Sam Mendes highly recommends this book, "the definitive book on Christopher Nolan and a must-read for fans" (Library Journal). "It gives us an unprecedented and intimate look at the director" (Variety).
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📖 Editor's Recommendation If you have ever been to a movie theater,
When the film was being shown, it slipped out of the turntable and fell to the floor.
Then you will have a very real and concrete experience of the ruthlessness and horror of the passage of time.
And we all live in such a time.
——Christopher Nolan Nolan's films are easy to get into but extremely difficult to exit.
After reading it, it spreads in your mind like ink dropped into water.
We can't get the movie we just watched out of our heads. It's not even really over yet.
In many ways, it’s just the beginning.
—Tom Sean Christopher Nolan—one of the most acclaimed and talked-about filmmakers in the world today, his name is a guarantee of film quality. His films' releases spark rave reviews, audiences enthusiastically write thousands of words about their mysteries, and anecdotes surrounding him are a constant source of fascination among fans. "Brain-burning genius," "live-action maniac," "film die-hard"—we've heard fragments of behind-the-scenes tales of the director's pursuit of perfection, but Nolan himself has never offered a comprehensive and in-depth look back on his personal growth and creative career. Fortunately, the author of this book finally has the opportunity, and with Nolan's permission, he opens this door for the first time, covering Nolan's early family life and boarding school experience, his self-taught career, his rise to prominence in the industry, his secure position in Hollywood, and his reign as a force to be reckoned with, constantly breaking records. This meticulously detailed account is a long-awaited blockbuster for filmgoers and Nolan fans worldwide.
Tom Shawn, a veteran film critic and scholar who has known Nolan for over 20 years, conducted exclusive, in-depth interviews with him spanning three years. This book, weaving together these conversations and Shawn's own exposition, offers an unprecedentedly intimate perspective and a wealth of firsthand material, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Nolan and his films.
◎ Each chapter is structured around the themes that Nolan is fascinated with ("time", "space", "illusion", "dream", etc.). The director personally explains the inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories of his 11 feature films and 4 short films, and delves into the ingenuity of each aspect such as drama, music, art, photography, and editing, answering your questions and refreshing your understanding of movies.
◎ Includes nearly 300 stills, on-set photos, storyboards and concept manuscripts drawn by Nolan himself (including the manuscript of the new work "Tenet"), including rare unpublished photos, with both pictures and texts, providing a comprehensive review of his creative career.
A handwritten letter titled "To Chinese Readers" from the guest author; cover photo authorized by Nolan's longtime friend Rocco Bellici. Designed by a cutting-edge designer, the book features a double-covered, matte-laminated hardcover, creating an elegant and durable collection.
The entire book is printed in full color, with the format and layout reproducing the original. The inner text is made of 120g Oriental Yayun (micro-coated super-sensitive paper), which is thick and impermeable, and the text is non-reflective, with rich and expressive colors.
◎ A separate annotated booklet is included with the book, which provides an extended introduction to the author's extensively cited works, terminology, allusions, and anecdotes.
📖 Content Introduction Christopher Nolan is one of the most watched and talked-about film directors in the world today. With his highly personal blockbusters such as the Batman trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk, he has repeatedly created myths of both word-of-mouth and box office success. He has become a brand in himself.
This book delves into his work, his influences, and his mysterious upbringing. Which writers, directors, and artists inspired him? What unique themes and images fascinated him? What were the inspirations and behind-the-scenes stories behind each of his works? How did he interpret the mysteries of his mind-bending masterpieces, and how did he respond to the reactions of the industry, the media, and the audience? ...
Veteran film critic Tom Sean, who has known Nolan for over 20 years, was afforded the unprecedented opportunity to conduct exclusive, in-depth interviews spanning three years, attempting to answer these questions. This book, weaving together these interviews and Sean's own exposition, with the full support and cooperation of Nolan himself, offers a rare and intimate look back at Nolan's personal life, charting the trajectory of his filmography, and exploring the magic behind his masterpieces. Each chapter is structured around themes that fascinate Nolan ("time," "space," "illusion," "dreams," etc.), with the director personally commenting on his 11 feature films and four shorts, delving deeply into the craftsmanship of every aspect of his work, from writing to music, art, photography, and editing. Nolan also shares his notes, storyboards, concept sketches (including those for his new film, "Tenet"), and on-set and everyday photos, opening up to the public with unprecedented clarity.
This is a richly layered and astonishingly informative "portrait of a director," a fascinating journey into the brilliant mind of one of the 21st century's most dazzling visionaries. In short, this is a must-read book to understand Nolan and his films.
📖 Celebrity and media recommendations are rare. It's a truly remarkable book about Christopher Nolan, a contemporary filmmaker – erudite, complex, and a labyrinth that will expand your mind.
—Sam Mendes, director of "1917" and "Skyfall" This book is the long-awaited work of Christopher Nolan's many admirers... Sean conducted extensive conversations with Nolan over three years, exploring his creative process, his wide-ranging influences, and his filmography... Sean seamlessly weaves these conversations into a narrative that stretches from Nolan's formative years at an English boarding school to the evolution of his career and work... This is a witty and captivating portrait. It will remain the definitive book on Nolan for the foreseeable future and a must-read for film fans.
—Library Journal
Through chapters guided by themes and motifs ("time," "chaos," "dreams," etc.), we gain unprecedented intimacy with the director. Sean explores Nolan's sources of inspiration, his insights, his mysterious childhood... and his films. From storylines and emotional connections to identity and sensory experience, Sean delves into every aspect, all the way to Nolan's latest blockbuster, "Tenet."
—Variety

2023-09-01

民主与建设出版社

the new wave

380

9787513942881