''A much-needed source for those interested in Paul Schrader. This stimulating and engaging work illuminates his career and provides incisive analysis of his films, making it an especially valuable contribution to the field.'' Cynthia Lucia, author of Framing Female Lawyers: Women on Trial in Film This book summarizes the films, highlighting the themes and preoccupations which hold together an oeuvre that spans diverse genres and styles...an absorbing body of work that deserves more critical attention. - Mathew Taunton, Times Literary Journal