DAVID LEAN: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT. [SIGNED]

LEAN, Sandra, Barry Chattington.

ISBN 10: 0233050140 / ISBN 13: 9780233050140

Published by André Deutsch, London, 2001

About this Item

4to. pp 240. Black and white illustrated dust jacket. Original publisher's tan cloth with silver lettering at spine. Copiously illustrated in colour throughout. Signed by the author Sandra Lean at title page with printed facsimile of David Lean's autograph.ISBN: 0233050140Heavy book may require extra shipping. Very good plus in slightly marked, slightly rubbed, lightly bumped at corners, very good dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: DAVID LEAN: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT. [SIGNED]
• Publisher: André Deutsch, London
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0233050140
• ISBN 13: 9780233050140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

David Lean's films were nominated for an astonishing 57 Academy Awards, of which 27 won Oscars. He made unique movies on a grand scale, with huge stories on vast canvases. He was aided by hundreds of technicians, thousands of extras and the most talented actors in the world. Yet he singularly controlled this vast army giving pleasure and inspiration to millions. His films reflected his own life - the single brooding perfectionist force to a great endeavour - whether they be Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago or Brief Encounter. Collated by his widow, Lady Sandra Lean, this is a highly personal account in text and images by the people that came into contact with David through his work and his private life. Thousands of words have been written about David Lean the film director and the work he created. Yet until now, very little has been said about the man who sacrificed his private life for his art. Six marriages are proof of a man whose preferred family was the film crew and whose personal life was always subservient to making films. Yet, without a strong understanding of human emotion, how could a man make so many productions that touched the hearts of millions? In this fascinating book, the answers are presented in both text and pictures. David always said that a good book should contain "Really good pictures...That's all. Just bloody good pictures." Illustrated throughout with over 300 well-known and previously unpublished photographs, which are complemented by David's inspiration: letters, quotations, memorabilia or an anecdote relating to his travels or his films David Lean - An Intimate Portrait is a unique study, containing a wealth of fascinating photography, of a man who continues to entertain millions.

About the Author

Lady Sandra Lean is David Lean's widow. She lives in London and France. Her co-author Barry Chattington is a film director.