The art of editing. The journey of a film from the first frame to the movie theater.

"Walter is a pioneer, the kind I would like to become, and a person to whom one should listen carefully and enjoy." - Francis Ford Coppola, director The updated edition of the legendary book In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, which is on the required reading lists in all film schools around the world! Its author, Walter Murch, is a celebrated Hollywood master, an experienced film editor, sound designer, and brilliant storyteller. He has worked on such iconic films as 'The Godfather', 'The Conversation', 'Apocalypse Now', 'The English Patient', and many others, was nominated for the 'Oscar' award nine times, and won it three times. 'The Art of Editing' is not just the story of the birth of an invisible art; it is a guide to the world of cinema. The invaluable years of experience of Walter Murch are gathered on the pages of this book. Whether you are a professional or just a beginner - the magic of cinema will captivate you from the first pages, and you will not be able to view cinema as before!