Icons of Cinema: Greta Gerwig
09 October 2025Imprint: Studio Press
Synopsis
Icons of Cinema: Greta Gerwig explores the career of one of the world's most celebrated movie directors.
Gerwig's storytelling is legendary, as is her ability to make women feel seen, but it was her directorial work on Barbie that made her a household name. Discover how Gerwig embraced her interest in theatre before turning her attention to Hollywood, explore her mumblecore films, understand why she focuses on key themes such as coming of age and female relationships, and take an in-depth look at her creative process for each major film.
Fully illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and movie stills, you'll find a chapter dedicated to each major motion picture. It's time to relive the stories of Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie and discover what awaits with Gerwig's upcoming Narnia films.
Also available in this series:
Icons of Cinema: Baz Luhrmann
Icons of Cinema: Wes Anderson
Gerwig's storytelling is legendary, as is her ability to make women feel seen, but it was her directorial work on Barbie that made her a household name. Discover how Gerwig embraced her interest in theatre before turning her attention to Hollywood, explore her mumblecore films, understand why she focuses on key themes such as coming of age and female relationships, and take an in-depth look at her creative process for each major film.
Fully illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and movie stills, you'll find a chapter dedicated to each major motion picture. It's time to relive the stories of Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie and discover what awaits with Gerwig's upcoming Narnia films.
Also available in this series:
Icons of Cinema: Baz Luhrmann
Icons of Cinema: Wes Anderson
Details
09 October 2025
9781800789845Imprint: Studio Press
Reviews
With London-based film critic Laura Venning as guide, readers discover how Gerwig embraced her interest in theatre before turning her attention to Hollywood, explore her mumblecore films, understand why she focuses on key themes such as coming of age and female relationships, and take an in-depth look at her creative process for each major film. Fully illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and movie stills.
[Venning] has lovingly crafted a walk-through of Gerwig's film career from the front row and as a fan. . . Greta Gerwig is a wonderful voice in today's cinema, and this tribute to her shows why.
