Martin Scorsese - (Iconic Filmmakers) by Ian Nathan (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover the genius of Martin Scorsese - one of cinema's greatest storytellers.

For over 50 years, Martin Scorsese has been one of cinema's most celebrated directors. From a Catholic kid in Manhattan to a legendary filmmaker, he's shaped Hollywood with masterpieces such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Irishman.

But what makes a Scorsese film unique? His stories explore power, morality, and human nature, blending raw emotion with intellectual depth. Whether reinventing noir, musicals or crime dramas, his work captures the pulse of America and the Italian-American experience.

This book dives into all 26 of his films, breaking down his signature themes, iconic collaborations with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, and his place in film history. A true movie fanatic and preservationist, Scorsese continues to push boundaries - proving that cinema isn't just entertainment, it's an art form.

Review Quotes

"...a considerable and always fascinating effort that fans will likely want to revisit over and over again."

--Pop Culture Guy

"...offers a highly engaging and easy-to-read overview of Scorsese's career, successfully highlighting his genius beyond the crime genre and exploring his pivotal collaborations."

--David Garrett, Horror Review

"another handsome, deeply researched volume from Ian Nathan, whose coffee table books have become something of an art form in themselves... As a physical object, the book feels like a celebration. As a piece of film writing, it is lively, thoughtful and richly detailed. And as a portrait of an artist still shaping the language of cinema, it succeeds beautifully."

--Dave Lancaster, Cinemas Online

"Martin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work is another brilliant release from Ian Nathan's series. From the page once can feel the influence of New York or the criminal allure of a gangster's life from Nathan's words just as much as those elements leaped from Scorsese through celluloid time after time."

--Ryan Young, The Reel Vision

"...a delight for fans of the director and readers interested in how a life in the film industry can be a rollercoaster of a ride."

--Raymond Benson, CinemaRetro

About the Author

Ian Nathan, who lives and works in London, is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of nine previous books, including Alien Vault, the best-selling history of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Terminator Vault, Tarantino, Tim Burton, The Coen Brothers and Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth. He is the former editor and executive editor of Empire, the world's biggest movie magazine, where he remains a contributing editor. He also regularly contributes to The Times, The Independent, The Mail on Sunday, Cahiers Du Cinema and the Discovering Film documentary series on Sky Arts.