Roman Polanski

In thisdefinitive tribute to one of the world s most prolific and influential film directors, editor and film critic James Greenberg takes readers chronologically through Polanski s extraordinarily rich and varied career, offering unique insight into every one of Polanski s movies, from "Knife in the Water" (1962) to "Carnage" (2011). Richly illustrated with more than 250 images, including behind-the-scenes photographs, the book illuminates the achievements of a director whose own harrowing childhood and controversial story could inspire a movie. During his five-decade career, Polanski has provided generations of filmgoers with many engaging, enchanting, and haunting movies, and this retrospective is a testament to his unrivaled and distinctive talent."