Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography

Michele Botton is an Italian scriptwriter and author. He has published graphic novels on the lives of Charles Bukowski and Audrey Hepburn.Bernardo Santiago Acosta is an Italian-Argentine illustrator, graphic novelist and animator.

• Chapter OneONE MINUTE YOU’RE A DANCER, THE NEXT YOU’RE A GANGSTER In which Tarantino convinces John Travolta to be in Pulp Fiction, gets lost in reminiscing, and talks about his childhood and teenage years. And we learn about how author Elmore Leonard influenced his work.Chapter TwoTHE BLONDE WITH THE CUTE FEET WHO BECAME A BLOODTHIRSTY BRIDE In which, during the making of Pulp Fiction, Tarantino gets Wrapped up in conversation with Uma Thurman as they plan their next movie together and tells her of his adventures while working as a video-store clerk.Chapter ThreeTHE PEN BEHIND THE CAMERA AND THE MAN HOLDING THE PEN In which Tarantino Has a few drinks with fellow director Robert Rodriguez and they end up talking about Tarantino’s passion for writing, A passion that might be less in-your-face than his directing, but no less successful.Chapter FourBRASH HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHTSChange History In which a trio of stars – Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio – discuss our favourite director’s movies and his view of violence on screen.

"Botton’s deeply insightful script and knack for composing dialogue attuned to Tarantino’s distinctive rhythm and intensity make this an essential volume for fans of the filmmaker, as well as anyone interested in modern American cinema."