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1. Sarris, Andrew, ed. Interviews With Film Directors.
New York: Avon Books, pp. 316-321.
The article is a transcript of parts of an interview conducted by Gerald Pratley in Madrid during 1965 for the Canadian Broadcasting Company. Lean talks about the conversion of Doctor Zhivago from a novel to a film, filmmaking and directing in general, and how he feels about film critics. Andrew Sarris introduces the interview with a brief commentary on Lean's directorial career, and a filmography is provided at the end.
2. Sarris, Andrew. The American Cinema: Directors and Directions (1929-1968).
New York: E. P. Dutton.
In the context of a "film history," Andrew Sarris classifies some 200 directors into 11 different categories based on an aesthetic criteria. He provides a filmography of each director along with a brief commentary analyzing the director's style of filmmaking. The listing for David Lean contains his film credits up to 1965. Classifying Lean in the category of directors who offer "Less Than Meets The Eye," Sarris briefly criticizes Lean's more recent film projects, suggesting that these big-budget pictures lack the artistry of some of his earlier works.Purchase Online
3. Sadoul, Georges. Dictionary of Film Makers.
Berkeley: University of California Press, pp. 149-150.
The listing provides a one-paragraph summary of David Lean's film career with comments on his directorial credits in chronological order through 1970. An official filmography appears at the end of the listing.
4. Manvell, Dr. Roger, ed. The International Encyclopedia of Film.
New York: Crown Publishers, pp. 335-336.
The listing chronologically traces David Lean's film career, briefly commenting on his films and analyzing their thematic relationships to one another. It concludes with a brief statement profiling Lean as a director and quoting him on shooting for editing. A picture of Lean directing on the set of Oliver Twist appears with the listing.
5. Phillips, Gene D. The Movie-Makers.
Chicago: Nelson-Hall, Co., pp.150-165.
A lengthy section on David Lean discusses Lean as an auteur, mentioning that few to date have studied Lean from that perspective. A brief biography of Lean's film career is provided, and quotations from Lean appear throughout the article.
Quoting Lean's fascination with the character "who refuses to face defeat," Phillips analyzes David Lean's films in terms of this theme, which Phillips attributes to Lean as auteur. Throughout the analysis, Phillips provides brief synopses of the films. He deals in greater detail with the "trilogy of movies which examine three men of courage and imagination who seek to make their personal visions a reality": Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, and Doctor Zhivago. Stills from Doctor Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, and Ryan's Daughter appear with the article, along with a picture of Lean directing Lawrence of Arabia. A filmography is provided.
6. Pratley, Gerald. The Cinema of David Lean.
New York: A. S. Bames and Co., 1974, 256 pp.
Begins with a chapter profiling Lean as a director. There are frequent references to comments made by those who have worked with him. Pratley also provides a biography which charts Lean's rise in the film industry. The remainder of the book devotes a chapter to each of Lean's fifteen films. In each chapter, a full listing of cast and credits is provided along with a brief synopsis of the plot. In addition, under a subheading entitled "David Lean," there is a direct quotation by the director about the film under discussion. These comments "are drawn from interviews with the author and from material provided by the BBC, CBC, the Rank Organization, Columbia Pictures and MGM." Each chapter concludes with comments by the author which briefly analyze and evaluate the films and sometimes include additional production notes. A transcript of an interview with Lean on the making of Doctor Zhivago and a chapter of pictures noting Lean's continued use of certain performers complete the book. Throughout, there are stills from Lean's films and on location pictures of the filming and of the director. Purchase Online
7. Silver, Alain and James Ursini. David Lean and His Films.
London: Leslie Prewin, 1974.
This full-length work on David Lean begins with an analysis of Lean as a director and of his style of filmmaking. The book is then divided into chapters which chronologically trace Lean's directorial film credits. Plot synopses are only briefly presented; the emphasis is on the study of the films in the light of their thematic relationships to one another. Interpretation and evaluation of the films make up the majority of the text. A listing of Lean's other film-related activities and his aborted projects are provided along with a bibliography of writings about the director. A filmography with a complete listing of cast and crew credits is included. Stills from the films appear throughout the book. Purchase Online
8. Thompson, David. A Biographical Dictionary of the Cinema.
London: Seeker & Warburg, pp. 312-313.
The one-column listing for David Lean begins with a filmography of Lean's directorial credits. A brief assessment of his film career follows with a short generally negative critique of Lean's films in general and of his style of directing.
9. Bawden, Liz-Anne, ed. The Oxford Companion to Film.
New York: Oxford University Press, p. 412.
A brief assessment of Lean's rise in the film industry is provided along with a filmography. The article then briefly evaluates Lean as a director.
10. Parish, James Robert. Film Directors Guide: Western Europe.
Metuchen: The Scarecrow Press, pp. 172-173.
The entry for David Lean consists of a chronological list of film credits, which notes those cases in which Lean received a producer or screenplay credit in addition to a director credit. A picture of Lean directing on the set of Great Expectations appears with the listing.
11. Ephraim Katz. The Film Encyclopedia.
New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1979. p. 701
The entry for David Lean consists of a brief biography followed by a complete filmography.
12. Louis P. Castelli and Caryn Lynn Cleeland. David Lean: A Guite to References and Resources.
Boston: G.K.Hall & Co.,1980
This books offers one of the first published analysis of David Lean's work. Castelli and Cleeland provide a brief biography of Lean. This is followed by an "extensive and comprehensive study of Lean's oeuvre....". The book also contains chapters devoted to references related to David Lean and his films. In particular a complete listing of reviews of all films; annotated guide to the writings on Lean; and archival sources including film distributors. Much of this information will be found on this site.
13. Stephen M. Silverman. David Lean and His Films
Harry N. Abrahms, Inc.. 1989
An in-depth examination of David Lean's films from In Which We Serve to A Passage to India. The book contains a wealth of photographs, many previously unseen, as well as a many behind-the-scenes stories. Also includes an introduction by Katherine Hepburn. Purchase Online
14. L. Robert Morris and Lawrence Raskin. Lawrence of Arabia: 30th Anniversary Pictorial History
New York: Anchor Books, 1992.
An in-depth look into the production of Lawrence of Arabia from script to its final incarnation in 1989. Contains many behind-the-scenes photographs as well as production documents. The book also provides a thorough history of the reconstruction of Lawrence for its 1989 re-release. Forward is by director Martin Scoresese. Out of Print
15. Adrian Turner. The Making of David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia.
London: Dragon's World Ltd, 1994.
Published in the UK only, this book present an -in-depth look into the production of Lawrence of Arabia. Includes stills taken directly from the 70mm print. Author goes into great detail on the controversy surrounding Michael Wilson's screen credit. Out of Print
16. Kevin Brownlow. David Lean: A Biography.
St. Martin's Press, 1996.
An in-depth biography of David Lean. Brownlow traces Lean's life from his strict upbringing to the memorial services held for him after his death. There are in-depth chapters on all of Lean's films as well as a large collection of photographs. Brownlow's research included many extensive, personal interviews with David Lean. A complete filmography, including editing credits, is provided at the end. Purchase Online
17. Steven C. Caton. Lawrence of Arabia: A Film's Anthropology
University of California Press, Berkeley, 1999
Caton examines Lawrence of Arabia through an anthropologist lens. "He poses important questions of ethnographic representation and the discourse of power. In seeking an answer he draws from situations in his own life, biographies of the film's key participants, and analysis issues relating to class, gender, colonialism, and cultural differences." One of the first published books to take an analytical approach to Lawrence of Arabia. Purchase Online
18. Howard Maxford. David Lean.
B. T. Batsford Ltd, 2001
An critial and historical examination of David Lean's films. The book contains a wide-array of photographs from Lean's films as well portraits of the director at work. Purchase Online
19. Lady Sandra Lean with Barry Chattington. David Lean-An Intimate Portrait.
Universe Publishers, 2001.
From the inside jacket: "David Lean was one of the greatest moviemakers of the twentieth century. He had an astonishing career that spanned six decades and included such diverse classics of the cinematic age as Brief Encounter, Great Expectations, Lawrence of Arabia, Bridge on the River Kwai, Dr Zhivago and A Passage to India. Here, Lady Lean has written a highly personal account of her late husband's life and work, combining the testimony of David's friends and colleagues with over 300 images, many of which are previously unpublished. David Lean - An Intimate Portrait is a unique, often moving study of an extraordinary man, whose work continues to entertain millions around the world and who is still perceived by many in the cinema industry today as the ultimate film-maker." Purchase Online
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