In Rose Eichenbaum's latest book on the confluence of art making and human expression, she sits down with thirty-five modern day storytellers-the directors of theater, film, and television. Eichenbaum's subjects speak with revealing clarity about the entertainment industry, the role and life of the director, and how theatrical and cinematic storytelling impacts our culture and our lives. The Director Within includes interviews with Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show), Julie Taymor (The Lion King), Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles), Tim Van Patten (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire), Hal Prince (The Phantom of the Opera), Barry Levinson (Rain Man), and many others. The interviews are skillfully crafted, sensitively executed, and brimming with honesty and insight. The accompanying portraits demonstrate Eichenbaum's mastery of photography and convey the truth, depth, and intimacy of their subjects. The Director Within is an inspirational, informative, and entertaining resource for anyone interested in creativity, art making, and artistic collaboration. The book includes a listing of works from each of the directors.

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPeter BogdanovichArthur HillerMark RydellRob Marshall• Kathleen MarshallDoug HughesJulie TaymorGary RossRod LurieRobert BentonPaul Mazursky •Reginald HudlinJames BurrowsJay SandrichJames L. BrooksMira NairMichael AptedJoseph CedarEmily MannMichael MayerSusan StromanMel BrooksHal PrinceWalter HillJohn LandisBarry LevinsonJohn CarpenterLesli Linka GlatterJonathan FrakesBrett RatnerRichard DonnerLawrence KasdanTim Van PattenTaylor HackfordRobert TowneRecommended ViewingBibliographyIndex