13 Quentin Tarantino Recommended Books
Quentin Tarantino is an American filmmaker known for his unique storytelling and non-linear narrative structure. He rose to fame in the early 90s when he wrote and directed Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, which both earned him Academy Award nominations. His films often feature dark humor, violence, and references to pop culture. He has been nominated for eight Academy Awards and has won two Oscars for Best Original Screenplay.
13 Books recommended by Quentin Tarantino
Leni Riefenstahl
A Memoir
Author :Leni Riefenstahl
- Quentin Tarantino"Her descriptions of normal friendly conversations with Hitler are amazing and ring of truth." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
The Ministry of Illusion
Nazi Cinema and Its Afterlife
Author :Eric Rentschler
- Quentin Tarantino"A wonderful critical reexamination of German cinema under Joseph Goebbels." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
Little Boy Blue
A Novel
Author :Edward Bunker
- Quentin Tarantino"The best first-person crime novel I've ever read." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
Pictures at a Revolution
Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood
Author :Mark Harris
- Quentin Tarantino"Probably one of the best books I’ve ever read in my life." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
Endless Highway
Author :David Carradine
- Quentin Tarantino"One of the best actor biographies I ever read." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
Harold and Maude
Author :Colin Higgins
- Quentin Tarantino"I didn't see Harold and Maude until about seven years ago, but I read [this book] in the 70's." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
Leni Riefenstahl
The Fallen Film Goddess
Author :Glenn B Infield
- Quentin Tarantino"The first of many books I’ve read on Fräuline Riefenstahl." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
The Employment of Negro Troops
Author :Ulysess Lee
- Quentin Tarantino"The most profound thing I’ve ever read on both the war and racist America of the 1940s." - Quentin Tarantino [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books has Quentin Tarantino Recommended?
Quentin Tarantino has recommended a range of literature and non-fiction books, including novels written by Don Winslow, Charles Willeford and James Ellroy, as well as art books by Roger Kastel and Quentin Blake.
Q2: Why does Quentin Tarantino Recommend Books?
Quentin Tarantino recommends books to provide his followers and readers with an insight into his filmmaking process, as well as to draw on elements from a range of diverse sources for his own work. He has previously said that he wants to celebrate the art of literature, and books serve as a source of inspiration to him.
Q3: What are Quentin Tarantino’s Recommended Books?
Among Quentin Tarantino’s recommended books are ‘The Killer Inside Me’, ‘The Cold Six Thousand’ and ‘The Big Nowhere’ by Don Winslow; ‘The Woman Chaser’ by Charles Willeford; ‘The Black Dahlia’, ‘L.A. Confidential’ and ‘White Jazz’ by James Ellroy; ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald; and ‘Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt’ by Roger Kastel.
Q4: What Genres Does Quentin Tarantino Recommend?
Quentin Tarantino’s recommended books span the genres of crime fiction, detective fiction, suspense, thriller, and neo-noir. He is particularly fond of selection from the Los Angeles-based novels that are often referred to as ‘L.A. Novels’.
Q5: When did Quentin Tarantino Start Recommending Books?
Quentin Tarantino first began recommending books to fans in early 2020 when he launched his new website. He has since continued to recommend books as part of his efforts to share his passion for literature and movies with his followers.
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