{"product_id":"starring-steven-spielberg-the-making-of-a-young-filmmaker-9780316338981","title":"Starring Steven Spielberg: The Making of a Young Filmmaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e ★ \"Inspiring text and illustrations evoke the journey of an iconic filmmaker. Recommended for all collections.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Spielberg is the legendary director and producer behind many of the most popular films of all time--now, discover where did it all began with this exclusive look into his life.\u003c\/b\u003e Before Steven made films, he watched them. Naturally inventive with a vivid imagination, he was known for creating stories inspired by the world around him. But his passion wasn't driven just by entertainment--as the only Jewish boy in his neighborhood, he was often bullied and felt the sting of antisemitism. He also suffered the pain of his parents' divorce. Films, and the magic they contained, became a necessary escape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From his younger years to his first days on a movie set, this biography captures the unique ways Steven's memories influenced his career, helping him to become the celebrated filmmaker that he is today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGene Barretta\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eNow \u0026amp; Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNeo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTimeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives\u003c\/i\u003e, which was the recipient of a Cook Honor from Bank Street College of Education. He holds a B.F.A. in Film Studies from New York University, and has worked for many years in film and television production. He lives in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania with his son and invites you to visit him online at genebarretta.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Orback\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBorn to Draw Comics: The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eGifts from the Enemy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Can Man\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Seattle and invites you to visit him online at craigorback.com. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719487131922,"sku":"9780316338981","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7c85e3e0-719b-4ba7-bcf6-a6360c846101.jpg?v=1734667649","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/starring-steven-spielberg-the-making-of-a-young-filmmaker-9780316338981","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}