Gus Van Sant - by Katya Tylevich (Hardcover)

About the Book

From Drugstore Cowboy to Elephant, Milk and Good Will Hunting, Gus Van Sant's films have captured the imagination of more than one generation. Alongside his filmaking, however, Van Sant is also an artist, photographer and writer. Based on a series of completely new and exclusive interviews, this book provides a personal insight into how Van Sant successfully approaches these different and very varied artforms, providing an inspirational look into the working life of one of America's most pivotal cultural and creative practitioners.--Google books

Book Synopsis

From Drugstore Cowboy to Elephant, Milk and Good Will Hunting, Gus Van Sant's films have captured the imagination of more than one generation. Alongside his filmaking, however, Van Sant is also an artist, photographer and writer. Based on a series of completely new and exclusive interviews, this book provides a personal insight into how Van Sant successfully approaches these different and very varied artforms, providing an inspirational look into the working life of one of America's most pivotal cultural and creative practitioners.

Review Quotes

"Having captured the hearts of cinema-goers for decades, Gus Van Sant: The Art of Making Movies is an exciting dive into the mind of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time." - Happy Mag

""In a new book by art writer Katya Tylevich- titled Gus Van Sant: The Art of Making Movies - fans get a chance to glance back over Van Sant's vast oeuvre and hear about the creation of each film from the perspective of the man himself." -AnOther Mag,

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About the Author

Katya Tylevich is an arts and fiction writer. She is author of many notable artist collaborations, monograph contributions, essays and interviews, Art Oracles, Success Oracles, and co-author of My Life as a Work of Art. With her brother, Alexei, she co-founded Friend & Colleague, a platform for editions, fiction and special projects. Katya is currently working on two large projects with Marina Abramović and a fiction book titled Fear Eats The Soup. katyatylevich.com