Product Description

Explores the life and career of the successful filmmaker beginning with his childhood and including discussion of his projects as a director, writer, and producer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2081345 in Books
• Published on: 1996-06
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 112 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 4-7?This biography treads familiar ground. Readers will learn about Spielberg's early feelings of not belonging, and about the scars left by his parents' divorce. In addition to tracking the director's various projects from high school to the present, Meachum gives a good summary of the progressive path of a motion picture from concept to final cut. She mentions the formation of DreamWorks SKG and Spielberg's entrance into the restaurant business. Unfortunately, readers are not invited behind the successful facade. Several unremarkable black-and-white photographs of the subject and shots from his movies illustrate the text.?Marilyn Payne Phillips, University City Public Library, MO
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Je 1 & 15 93, under Cole, Michael D. Gr. 4^-6.]

From Kirkus Reviews
An entry in the People to Know series about the film director and producer, from his childhood as a Jew in non-Jewish communities through his establishment of DreamWorks SKG. Although the writing is flat, the subject is inherently fascinating, which somewhat compensates. Pauline Kael and other film critics are occasionally quoted, but there is no real analysis of what makes Spielberg's films popular and appealing; instead, Meachum provides awkward rehashes of movies with which most readers will be utterly familiar. Little or no mention is made of such noted aspects of Spielberg's work as his groundbreaking special effects and stunts, his gift with child actors, or even the major influences on his work. There are surprisingly few photographs, all of them black- and-white, and the layout is less than engaging. Nevertheless, most readers will find this no-frills, serviceable biography worth perusing. (chronology, filmography, footnotes, bibliography, index) (Biography. 11+) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Customer Reviews

Mr. Hollywood
Bryce Willson
10/27/05
Per.3
Steven Spielberg

In Steven Spielberg: Hollywood Filmmaker, author Virginia Meachum explores the life and career of this successful and talented filmmaker. From his childhood in New Jersey and Arizona, to his continued success in the entertainment industry, Spielberg has always been determined to follow his dreams. The work of Steven Spielberg will continue to entertain moviegoers for years to come.

Mr. Steven
Great book---it really describes Steven's life well, including lots of little details, which makes it fun to read! Not like a textbook at all...at times I found myself just sitting and reading the book instead of using it as planned to help me write a report on Steven Spielberg. Again, a great book this is, defintely get it! Go Steven Spielberg!