{"product_id":"2026100008561-secondhand-david-lean-and-his-films","title":"David Lean And His Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, no tears. Page Condition: yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark study in film criticism, David Lean and His Films presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of one of cinema's greatest directors, whose works include timeless epics such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Doctor Zhivago. Authors Alain Silver and James Ursini chronicle Lean's extraordinary career from his early days as a film editor through his ascent to the pinnacle of Hollywood epic filmmaking, analysing each work with scholarly precision and cinematic insight. The book details the visual grammar and thematic preoccupations that define Lean's singular aesthetic — his mastery of landscape, his command of scale, and his deeply human storytelling. Rich with film stills and critical commentary, it argues that Lean's genius lay in his ability to balance intimate character studies against breathtaking widescreen grandeur. An essential volume for serious students of cinema and admirers of classic film craft alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956143108315,"sku":"2026100008561-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2d3dd989-91d4-4a7f-9cc8-ea44273ed253.png?v=1783498319","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008561-secondhand-david-lean-and-his-films","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}