A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era. * Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg s directorial output, from early works including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to recent films * Explores Spielberg s contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as the critical and popular reception of his films * Topics include in-depth analyses of Spielberg s themes, style, and filming techniques; commercial and cultural significance of the Spielberg brand and his parallel career as a producer; and collaborative projects with artists and composers * Brings together an international team of renowned scholars and emergent voices, balancing multiple perspectives and critical approaches * Creates a timely and illuminating resource which acknowledges the ambiguity and complexity of Spielberg s work, and reflects its increasing importance to film scholarship