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An illustrated exploration of the mid-twentieth-century filmmaker's "spaghetti westerns" considers his role in defining the genre, his visual style and elliptical storytelling methods, and his creation of such works as A Fistful of Dollars ... "This spectacular volume celebrates the centennial of Hollywood's first feature-length movie, directed by Cecil B. DeMille in 1914. A ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Creative Notebook is a 110-page. SPECIFICATIONS: Cover Finish: Matte Dimensions: 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Interior: Blank Lined, White Paper Pages: 110 See also the DeKaTeaM DesigN This new collection continues the tradition, reviewing not only movies that were at the bottom of the barrel, but also movies that he found underneath the barrel. Found insideIt’s MWA Grand Master Donald E. Westlake at his wildest, a breathless slapstick chase through the streets of Paris only one step ahead of the law – and each other. Script of the film released in 1994. 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