{"product_id":"david-lean-a-biography-by-kevin-brownlow","title":"David Lean: A Biography by Kevin Brownlow","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDavid Lean: A Biography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Kevin Brownlow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover with dust jacket and protective plastic. In very good condition. First edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__description\" data-testid=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TruncatedContent\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"contentContainer\" class=\"TruncatedContent__text TruncatedContent__text--large TruncatedContent__text--expanded\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DetailsLayoutRightParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DetailsLayoutRightParagraph__widthConstrained\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"synopsis\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"synopsis-window\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sa\" dir=\"ltr\" id=\"synopsistext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Lean: A Biography\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kevin Brownlow is a detailed and authoritative account of the life and career of acclaimed British director David Lean. Drawing on extensive interviews and archival research, Brownlow traces Lean’s rise from film editor to one of cinema’s most celebrated auteurs, examining the creative processes behind landmark films such as \u003cem\u003eBrief Encounter\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Bridge on the River Kwai\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLawrence of Arabia\u003c\/em\u003e. The biography explores Lean’s meticulous craftsmanship, visual ambition, and perfectionism, as well as the personal relationships and professional tensions that shaped his work. Offering both critical insight and intimate portraiture, the book presents Lean as a visionary filmmaker whose epic storytelling and technical mastery left a lasting impact on world cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI','sans-serif'; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/pages\/contact-fair-trade-and-gift-shop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI','sans-serif';\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI','sans-serif'; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e or visit us in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI','sans-serif'; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI','sans-serif';\"\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46171293712537,"sku":"13007","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_3433.jpg?v=1771322112","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/david-lean-a-biography-by-kevin-brownlow","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}