Spielberg : the first ten years / written by Laurent Bouzereau ; foreword by John Williams ; introduction by George Lucas.

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Explore the beginning of Steven Spielberg's remarkable career with this definitive retrospective that covers Duel , The Sugarland Express , Jaws , Close Encounters of the Third Kind , 1941 , Raiders of the Lost Ark , and E.T. T he Extra-Terrestrial .

In the first ten years of his career, Steven Spielberg directed some of the most influential and beloved films in cinema history. Movies such as Jaws , Close Encounters of the Third Kind , Raiders of the Lost Ark , and E.T. T he Extra-Terrestrial introduced audiences to the modern blockbuster and cemented Spielberg as a monumental figure in pop culture. Through exclusive imagery and unparalleled insight from Spielberg's longtime documentarian, Laurent Bouzereau, this deluxe volume explores how a young filmmaker reinvented American cinema within just ten years. Featuring a fresh perspective on films including Duel , The Sugarland Express , Jaws , Close Encounters of the Third Kind , 1941 , Raiders of the Lost Ark , and E.T. T he Extra-Terrestrial , this book is an essential exploration of an iconic filmmaker's early career.

ALL-NEW INSIGHTS: Featuring exclusive imagery and unparalleled insight from Spielberg's longtime documentarian, Laurent Bouzereau.

EXPLORE SPIELBERG'S EARLY CAREER: Covering the years 1971 to 1982, this deluxe volume explores how a young filmmaker reinvented American cinema within just a decade.

LEARN THE HISTORY OF LANDMARK FILMS: This book dives deep into groundbreaking Spielberg films including Duel , The Sugarland Express , Jaws , Close Encounters of the Third Kind , 1941 , Raiders of the Lost Ark , and E.T. Th e Extra-Terrestrial .

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: This book stands alongside hit titles including Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History and Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History .