David Thomson, author portrait
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David Thomson

DAVID THOMSON is the author of more than 25 books, including How to Watch a MovieThe Whole Equation, and biographies of Orson Welles and David O. Selznick.

DAVID THOMSON is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit prhspeakers.com.
Acting Naturally
A Light in the Dark
Sleeping with Strangers
How to Watch a Movie
The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
Try to Tell the Story
"Have You Seen . . . ?"
Nicole Kidman
The Whole Equation
Beneath Mulholland
Rosebud

Critiquing the films of Stanley Kubrick | Author David Thomson with Michael Barker

Books

Acting Naturally
A Light in the Dark
Sleeping with Strangers
How to Watch a Movie
The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
Try to Tell the Story
"Have You Seen . . . ?"
Nicole Kidman
The Whole Equation
Beneath Mulholland
Rosebud

Media

Critiquing the films of Stanley Kubrick | Author David Thomson with Michael Barker

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