Christopher Nolan

"In this book acclaimed author Ian Nathan cracks open the magic box of Nolan’s twisting universe, deciphering his cryptic pronouncements and motivations alongside the history and making of his films. Visually, Nolan offers a steely science fiction noir with the highlights of big stars and a magician's flourish, whether he is tackling Victorian London or the far reaches of outer space. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer. Filled with fascinating insights and illustrated throughout with cinematography from his visually stunning oeuvre, this book offers a unique, important and unmissable view into the mind of this most brilliant of directors."--back cover.