Gandhi - A Pictorial Biography

In a newly designed edition, this stunning illustrated tribute to the life of Gandhi features the words and images of the man, his people, and his country. Written by a veteran New York Times correspondent and editor in consultation with Richard Attenborough soon after he completed the groundbreaking film Gandhi , this richly illustrated volume offers an astounding variety of photographs of one of the great figures of the twentieth century. Gandhi: A Pictorial Biography includes more than 150 historical photos from official Indian archives, text by Gerald Gold discussing Gandhi''s life from boyhood through his last days, and a special section of comparison photos from the movie, plus an afterword by Sir Richard Attenborough.

A propos de l'auteur

Gerald Gold is a former correspondent and editor with the New York Times, and was deputy culture editor, deputy foreign editor, and chief editor of The Pentagon Papers, The Watergate Hearings, and The White House Transcripts.
Sir Richard Attenborough's international film career spans sixty years. His movie Gandhi received eight Academy Awards^® in 1983, including Best Picture and Best Director. Attenborough studied Gandhi for twenty years in preparation for the movie.
Richard Attenborough is the director of the 1982 film Gandhi, winner of eight Academy Awards^®, including Best Picture and Best Director. His international film and stage career as an actor, producer, and director spans sixty years.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Richard Attenborough, Gerald Gold
• Edition: Newmarket Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 29.09.2009
• EAN: 9781557048400
• ISBN: 978-1-55704-840-0
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 200 mm x 250 mm x 12 mm
• Thèmes: Pictorial Moviebook; Pictorial Moviebook
• Catégories: Littérature > Littérature (récits) > Correspondance, journaux intimes; Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire; PERFORMING ARTS: Film & Video / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Historical, ART: History / General, PHOTOGRAPHY: Subjects & Themes / Fashion, PHOTOGRAPHY: History, PHOTOGRAPHY: Subjects & Themes / Sports, PHOTOGRAPHY: Subjects & Themes / Celebrity, PHOTOGRAPHY: Subjects & Themes / Lifestyles, PERFORMING ARTS: Film / Genres / Documentary, autobiography;biography;india;photographs;2008;2009;2010