JACK CLAYTON

a film whose artistry even surpassed the original novel . The maker of both films was Jack Clayton, one of the finest English directors of the post-war era and perhaps best remembered for the trail-blazing Room at the Top which brought a new sexual frankness and social realism to the British screen. This is the first full-length critical study of Clayton s work. The author has been able to consult and quote from the director s own private papers which illuminate Clayton s creative practices and artistic intentions. In addition to fresh analyses of the individual films, the book contains new material on Clayton s many unrealised projects and valuably includes his previously unpublished short story The Enchantment - as poignant and revealing as the films themselves. This is a personal and fascinating account of the career and achievement of an important, much-loved director that should appeal to students and film enthusiasts.