“The genesis, creation and afterlife of 'Scarface' make for a fascinating, surprisingly complex tale, engagingly told…Kenny’s book comes off as authoritative, the final word on the subject.” –Washington Post “Comprehensive, energetically written… Scarface fans should be sure to read this absolutely necessary book, and so should readers who enjoy a good book about moviemaking, even if they haven’t seen this particular film.” –Booklist “Readers will be spellbound.” –Publishers Weekly “Glenn Kenny is not merely a tremendously skilled writer, he is, more importantly, an interesting one… The wild, weird world of film and filmmaking is where and what he lives and breathes.” —Todd Hanson, The Onion, Aqua Teen Hunger Force“This meticulous examination of Scarface is a wildly enjoyable ride… Kenny patiently outlines every moviemaking piece and shows how it fits in the bloody, brilliant Scarface puzzle.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “[A] thoughtful study of Scarface’s lasting impact on American culture… Fans of the film and moviemaking students will discover a new appreciation for the process of bringing Scarface to life (and death).”—Library Journal