GRETA

Name: Greta
Price: 19.99 USD
Author: Selena Fragassi

Subtitle The Work, Life, and Style of Greta Gerwig

Selena Fragassi

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Find inspiration and empowerment as you explore the life, career, and influences of Greta Gerwig.

The actor, writer, and director probably best known (at the moment) for the ground-breaking blockbuster film Barbie, Greta Gerwig, is an icon to young women who hope to follow in her footsteps and pursue their own creative passions. But what has driven her to create such timely and socially conscious films, and what inspires her artistic vision?

Greta explores the filmmaker’s life and career, including:

A deep dive into her filmography, including the four films she’s directed, 12 she’s written, and 26 she’s acted in
An exploration of what has influenced her career path and the places from which she draws inspiration, from classic literature (as seen in her adaptation of Little Women) to her own California girlhood (Lady Bird)
Greta’s impact on independent cinema and her work to bring more women into the film industry
Iconic quotes from Greta and her closest collaborators about her work, her ambitions, and what comes next for the celebrated filmmaker

An intriguing account of where this talented filmmaker has been and where her future might take her, this is a must-have volume for every Greta Gerwig fan.

Category:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History, Biography & Culture

Subject area:

Biography, Performance Art, Performing Arts

Format:

Hardcover Book 208 Pages

ISBN:

9780760395653

Size:

5.50 in x 7.75 in / 139.70 mm x 196.85 mm

Published:

June 10th, 2025

Imprint:

Epic Ink

Selena Fragassi

Selena Fragassi is a 15-year music journalist who is currently a featured contributor for the Chicago Sun-Times as well as SPIN and Loudwire. Her bylines have also appeared in The A.V. Club, Paste, Nylon, Popmatters, Blurt, Under the Radar, and Chicago Magazine, where she was previously on staff as Pop/Rock Critic. Artists she’s interviewed include Rise Against, Gene Simmons, Jennifer Hudson, Andra Day, Chrissie Hynde, Demi Lovato, Debbie Harry, Slash, Deftones, Evanescence, Alice Cooper, Jack White, The Black Keys, Charlie Puth, Bon Jovi, and Bonnie Raitt, among many others. Selena’s work has been anthologized in That Devil Music: Best Music Writing and she has appeared on televised panels regarding music matters for WTTW’s Chicago Tonight program. She is the author of the books New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration and NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration, with more to come. Selena is also a voting member of The Recording Academy.