Sergio Leone: Something to Do With Death
by Christopher Frayling
Book Summary Information
Author: Christopher FraylingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Illustrated
Published: 2000-07
ISBN: 0571164382
Number of pages: 570
Publisher: Faber & Faber
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Book Review: The first in depth analysis of Leone's life in film.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book, the first biography of Leone, features at its core the connection between Leone's life and career with that of the Italian film industry and Italian society. Leone was born and raised within showbusiness and here Frayling documents how this informed Leone and vice versa. Frayling also makes us reconsider the popular misconception that people have about Leone's personality; he was not the larger than life character most thought but instead deeply uncertain of himself and his talent. It becomes apparent as one reads that much of Leone's legendary ferocity and meaness stemmed from him trying to overcompensate for his own self-doubt.Frayling manages to celebrate the great man's achievements without ever resorting to writing a hagiography. To sum up this is one the finest modern film biographies and absolute essential for any fan of Leone.
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