Rebel Without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez (1996, Paperback)

I loved this book. It gave a great insider's look at how an average guy went from home videos to hollywood. A lot of great tips and very inspirational. I would recommend it to anyone, even those not intrested in film. It's that entertaining!

This book is still full of good insight and encouragement! My nephew bought it before he went to film school years ago, and I bought it for another young person thinking about going to help her with the decision!

The book I find to be very interesting, I like the way its based on straight forward daily ongoing activity's through the process of a filmmaker. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in understanding what its like to being a filmmaker understanding it from someone who has actually done it.

I can't say that I dislike anything. This book is written out in journal style by the author. What I love is how Robert invites us on a one-on-one adventure through his trials and eventually, his triumphs of having to film and sell El Mariachi. This actually makes me want to go out and make my own film. Through his story, one realizes the sacrifices that one has to make in order to get to where one wants to be. Of course, I'm not too sure that I'd sell my body to science in order to do that, but the point is that one does what one thinks they have to do in order to achieve his or her own goals.

The reason why I bought it? Initially, I wanted to get it as a Xmas present for my sister since she is studying film. I got her the book but then, I thought, I should go ahead and buy myself a copy since I'm interested in film myself.

I don't regret it.

love,love,love this book.
so much to learn from him and his experiences making this film. if you're into film at all...BUY THIS BOOK!