A unique insight into the creative processes of one of the worlds greatest film-makers, from his first shorts to his most recent masterpieces, through interviews given throughout his career to his friend Michael Henry Wilson

Starting in 1974 Exceptionally full documentation from his personal archives,including family photographs, photographs taken on set, original scripts, sketches, notes and storyboards

A key reference work for both the many fans of the director of Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976) and Casino (1995), and for industry professionals looking for keys to the masters work His recent films (The Departed, 2006; Shutter Island, 2010) have enjoyed major popular and critical success Includes a biography and a complete filmography