Steven Spielberg and Duel von Steven Awalt

<span><span>Since the early 1970s, Steven Spielberg has directed more than two dozen films, many of which have achieved classic status. In addition to critical and commercial successes that include</span><span>E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial</span><span>,</span><span>Schindlers List</span><span>,</span><span>Saving Private Ryan</span><span>, and</span><span>Lincoln</span><span>, Spielbergs name has become synonymous with such thrilling adventure films as</span><span>Jaws</span><span>,</span><span>Raiders of the Lost Ark</span><span>,</span><span>Jurassic Park</span><span>, and</span><span>Minority Report</span><span>. Before he became a world-renowned filmmaker, however, Spielberg established himself on television, helming episodes of</span><span>Rod Serlings Night Gallery</span><span>;</span><span> Marcus Welby, M.D.</span><span>; and</span><span>Columbo</span><span>. But it was the small-screen version of a Richard Matheson short story that brought the young directors work to the attention of critics and viewers alike.</span></span><br><span></span><br><span><span>In</span><span>Steven Spielberg and</span><span>Duel</span><span>: The Making of a Film Career</span><span>, Steven Awalt provides an exhaustive study commemorating the film that decisively launched the career of a major film artist. Through in-depth research and interviews with the films creative and technical crew, the author tracks the film from genesis through production to release. Awalt conducted lengthy one-on-one interviews with Spielberg, Matheson, assistant director James Fargo, editor Frank Morriss, composer Billy Goldenberg, former MCA/Universal president Sidney J. Sheinberg, and writer-producer Steven Bochco, among others.</span></span><br><span></span><br><span><span>Spielberg provided access to many rare documents from his archives, including multiple drafts of</span><span>Duel</span><span>s teleplay, the shooting schedule, shooting logistics breakdowns, and production correspondence. The first book-length examination of this important production in the directors early career,</span><span>Steven Spielberg and</span><span>Duel also includes the original teleplay by Matheson, four additional scenes created for the international theatrical release of the film, photos, and storyboards of the films final sequence. A fascinating look behind the scenes of an acclaimed work, this book will interest not only scholars and film historians but anyone interested in the work of Richard Matheson and Steven Spielberg.</span></span>

Steven Awalt holds a masters degree in cinema studies from DePaul University. Writer, film historian, and noted authority on Steven Spielbergs career, Awalt appears in the retrospective documentaryThe Shark Is Still Working on the Blu-ray edition ofJaws.

AcknowledgementsChapter 1: It Began As It Would End With a CrashChapter 2: Richard Matheson and Duel: From Genesis to Short StoryChapter 3: Steven Spielberg, Universal Contract DirectorChapter 4: A Well-Oiled Machine: Pre-ProductionStoryboards forDuelChapter 5:Duel in the Sun: The Production, The FilmChapter 6: Cutting to the Chase: Post-ProductionChapter 7: PremiereChapter 8: On the Road withDuelChapter 9: LegacyAppendix: Teleplay ofDuel by Richard MathesonAdditional ScenesDuelMapsBibliographyAbout the Author

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