A Companion To Steven Spielberg

During a prodigious career spanning four decades, Steven Spielberg rose to become the most commercially successful filmmaker in Hollywood history. Reflecting his increasing importance in film scholarship, 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.

Bringing together an international team of renowned scholars and emergent voices, this volume offers a careful balance of perspectives and critical approaches. Comprehensive coverage of Spielberg's directorial output is included, from early works including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to his significant contributions in visual effects and video games in the digital age. Topics explored include Spielberg's parallel career as producer and movie mogul; the commercial aspects and broader cultural significance of the Spielberg "brand"; the director's collaborative projects with artists such as Kubrick and composer John Williams; in-depth analyses of Spielberg's themes, style, and filming techniques; representations of parenthood, violence, and history in Spielberg's works; and many more. Acknowledging the ambiguity and complexity of Spielberg's work and its remarkable popularity across generations throughout the world, this timely and illuminating resource offers revealing insights into a cinematic titan whose films will surely be viewed-and argued over-for decades to come.

Nigel Morris is Principal Lecturer in Media, School of Film and Media, University of Lincoln, UK, specializing in film, television, and media, cultural, and educational studies.

Nigel Morris is Principal Lecturer in Media, School of Film and Media, University of Lincoln, UK, specializing in film, television, and media, cultural and educational studies. He is the author of The Cinema of Steven Spielberg (2007).