A collection of the little-known artwork by some of the most influential film directors of all time. Many film directors began their careers as graphic designers, painters or illustrators but in most cases their creative work before film has been put aside. Karl French presents work by over 20 international directors.Many of the greatest film directors began their careers as graphic designers, painters, or illustrators, but aside from the few established artist-directors such as Derek Jarman and Jean Cocteau, little is known of their creative work outside the medium of film. For the first time, film writer Karl French presents the exciting, diverse artwork of over 20 international directors, offering a fascinating new perspective on their work. Recent exhibitions on the subject prove that the time is ripe for a book that explores this exciting crossover of film and art. Includes gems like Alfred Hitchcocks atmospheric storyboards for The 39 Steps, Charlie Chaplins sketches, and John Hustons luminous paintings. An iconic film still accompanies the artwork of each director.