Quentin Tarantino

A true cinephile, Tarantino is famed for his visually arresting approach and this exploration of his career will feature stunning images taken on set and behind the scenes.

Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly the cult filmmaker of our generation. A true cinephile, Tarantino is famed for his visually arresting approach and this book will feature images taken on set and behind the scenes. Packed with stunning pictures from the Kobal archives, this book explores the genesis of Tarantino's unique directorial style and provides insight into his inspirations and his frequent collaborations with favoured actors. This is the ultimate celebration of his work for any Tarantino fan. 

Introduction 6
‘ I didn’ t go to film school, I went to films. ’ 10
Video Archives
 
‘ I made this movie for myself, and everyone’ s invited. ’ 28
Reservoir Dogs
 
‘ I think of them as like old girlfriends… ’ 44
True Romance, Natural Born Killers and From Dusk Till Dawn
 
‘ My characters never stop telling stories… ’ 64
Pulp Fiction
 
‘ It just kind of snuck up on me. ’ 82
Four Rooms and Jackie Brown
 
‘ I don’ t really consider myself an American filmmaker… ’ 98
Kill Bill: Volumes 1 and 2
 
‘ Slasher movies are legitimate… ’ 114
Grindhouse
 
‘ Just fucking kill him. ’ 128
Inglourious Basterds
 
‘ Life is cheap. Life is dirt. Life is a buffalo nickel. ’ 142
Django Unchained
 
‘ I really was creating a little Agatha Christie thing. ’ 156
The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
 
Sources 172