Table of Contents

CHAPTERS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. THE HYBRID KID The early days and Following (1998) SIDBAR: Micro-Nolan - the significance of Christopher Nolan's short films: Tarantella, Larceny, Doodlebug, and Quay 2. THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASSMemento (2000) & Insomnia (2002) 3. ORIGIN OF THE SPECIESBatman Begins (2005) SIDEBAR: If You Build It - from Gotham City to the HMS Basilisk, ten great sets designed and built for the man who refuses to use CGI. 4. SLEIGHT OF HANDThe Prestige (2006) 5. WHY SO SERIOUS?The Dark Knight (2008) 6. HEAD SPINNINGInception (2010) SIDEBAR: Inception Decoded - what (might) really be going on beneath the surface of Nolan's most interesting film, and fan obsessions with his cryptic ideas. 7. GOODBYE TO GOTHAMThe Dark Knight Rises (2012) 8. THE FIFTH DIMENSIONInterstellar (2014) SIDEBAR: Science as Fiction - Nolan's fascination and use of real physics in his movies. 9. ON THE BEACHDunkirk (2017) 10. THE FUTURE IS NOWTenet (2020) & Oppenheimer (2023) FIILMOGRAPHY & CREDITS

About the Author

Ian Nathan, who lives and works in London, is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of nine previous books, including Alien Vault, the best-selling history of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Terminator Vault, Tarantino, Tim Burton, The Coen Brothers and Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth. He is the former editor and executive editor of Empire, the world's biggest movie magazine, where he remains a contributing editor. He also regularly contributes to The Times, The Independent, The Mail on Sunday, Cahiers Du Cinema and the Discovering Film documentary series on Sky Arts.

Reviews

 "White Lion Publishing and author Ian Nathan have put something special together with this new (oversized) book all about Christopher Nolan. It seeks to understand exactly how the filmmaker has found success and the unique storytelling process he uses. From thorough breakdowns of each of Nolan’s films and insights into how they were made, this would be an ideal gift for any movie-lover."
*Cinelinx.com*

"...a highly informative and insightful read into the mind of one of the most definitive mind-bending directors in cinema.  It is a gloriously packaged presentation that journeys you through the filmmakers historic trajectory with poignant anecdotes, quotations and in-depth behind-the-scenes knowledge to create a fully formed comprehensive picture of the man, his cinematic style and how the works interconnect thematically as it progresses."
*The Reel Vision*

"The 175 page book is filled with 150 great images from Nolan’s iconic films, many of them being behind-the-scenes shots. This book offers a full-breakdown of Nolan’s films individually, as well as a insightful account of the man himself. I’m a huge Nolan fan, so this book was an easy sell for me, but it’s a fantastic book all-around.
*ReelTalker.com*

"Nathan serves as a literary archeologist, excavating Nolan’s films, digging into their production, their themes, and the reactions they earned...well researched and highly recommend for Nolan aficionados."
*Cinema Sentries*