MICHAEL MANN

Mann of many faces. Over the course of the eight feature films he hasdirected since 1979, Michael Mann has shown himself, time and again, to bea rigorous, honest dramatist, a maker of solid worlds. Whatever suspense,entertainment value, and emotional or philosophical insight his work mayyield rises from a truthfully imagined, painstakingly observed set ofhuman beings and their warring intentions. This book explores Mann'smultifaceted oeuvre, including his most recent film, Miami Vice.