Giant: George Stevens, A Life On Film

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Summary: putting it all together
Review: The other review of this book has missed the point entirely. Since George Stevens lived his life in film, the continuous comparison between what he lived and what he put on screen is completely valid. Kudos to Ms. Ross for being intelligent enough to make these kinds of connections. This is an insightful, well-written, well-thought out book that explores the life and work of a great film maker thoroughly. If you have any interest in George Stevens or Hollywood of this time, then you will find this book a great read.

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Summary: A disappointing book regarding a fascinating man
Review: The title's misleading, as this is not so much a biography as it's a study and analysis of Stevens' work. You expect to learn about Stevens the man, and Moss really doesn't delve into that at all. For every paragraph where she talks about his life, there are twenty that analyze his films. She really should have written two books on Stevens: One a biography, which this was supposed to have been, and a second, which would have been an analysis of his work, which this book wound up being.