{"title":"Charles Elton","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of acclaimed author Charles Elton, a master at weaving intricate narratives that delve into the lives and visions of extraordinary individuals. Our collection features standout works such as \u003cem\u003eCimino\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Vision\u003c\/em\u003e. These titles provide an in-depth look into the life and career of the legendary filmmaker Michael Cimino, known for his visionary yet controversial cinematic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElton’s biography and memoir offerings are perfect for those fascinated by the world of film and the complexities behind the creative process. His books are meticulously researched, offering readers a detailed and nuanced portrait of Cimino’s life, from his meteoric rise to the hurdles he faced in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you delve into Charles Elton’s works, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the balance between artistic ambition and the challenges that come with it. 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Originally budgeted at $11 million, Cimino's sprawling western went off the rails in Montana. The picture grew longer and longer, and the budget ballooned to over $40 million. When it was finally released, \u003ci\u003eHeaven's Gate\u003c\/i\u003e failed so completely with reviewers and at the box office that it put legendary studio United Artists out of business and marked the end of Hollywood's auteur era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOr so the conventional wisdom goes. Charles Elton delves deeply into the making and aftermath of the movie and presents a surprisingly different view to that of Steven Bach, one of the executives responsible for \u003ci\u003eHeaven's Gate\u003c\/i\u003e, who wrote a scathing book about the film and solidified the widely held view that Cimino wounded the movie industry beyond repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElton's \u003ci\u003eCimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Vision\u003c\/i\u003e is a richly detailed biography that offers a revisionist history of a lightning rod filmmaker. Based on extensive interviews with Cimino's peers, collaborators, enemies, and friends, most of whom have never spoken before, it unravels the enigmas and falsehoods, many perpetrated by the director himself, which surround his life, and sheds new light on his extraordinary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story of the making of art, the business of Hollywood, and the costs of ambition, both financial and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800381083884,"sku":"9781419747113","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13238663482693.jpg?v=1757285179"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/charles-elton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}