Directors Take Two: In Their Own Words

Profiles 13 of today's most acclaimed film directors, based on extensive interviews with them and with stars who have worked with them. After introductions to each director, the directors speak for themselves, taking readers on a tour of their careers and behind the scenes of landmark films. Directors profiled include Joel Schumacher ( St. Elmo's Fire ), Robert Zemeckis ( Back to the Future ), and Terry Gilliam ( Monty Python and the Holy Grail ). Includes b&w photos of directors. Emery is a writer and director. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)