Spielberg

by Amazing Améziane

From Amazing Ameziane, the creator of Quentin by Tarantino and Don Coppola, comes the next insightful book in his saga of Cine graphic novels.

Based on the lives and films of acclaimed cinema icons, this book spotlights the inimitable, multi-award-winning Steven Spielberg, director of Jaws, E.T., Back to the Future and countless other masterpieces.

With over a dozen Academy Awards (among many others), Steven Spielberg is considered the most acclaimed director in modern cinema history. From classic escapist thrillers like Jaws and Jurassic Park, magical family movies like E.T., to thoughtful historical dramas like Schindler’s List, Spielberg has something to offer everyone.

In this retrospective graphic novel, Ameziane takes a dive into the mind of the auteur himself, imagining exactly how the cinema icon would tell his story, through his humble beginnings and rise to fame, as well as the struggles and crucial moments of his career. You might know his works, but now you can get to know the man behind the camera.

Created and illustrated by Amazing Ameziane, Spielberg is the fifth instalment in the author’s Cine series, illustrating the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood’s biggest hitters.

192 pages, Paperback

Published August 20, 2025

Reviews

[Joana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been curious to read this since this was published here, and while it wasn't great, I'm still glad I read it!!!

I don't think the book is well achieved... in writing a graphic novel, you need the balance between the writing and the art itself, and it's not found here... I would think this as more of an illustrated biography than anything else. I'll say the art is beautiful, and there's pieces here that I would happily buy as prints - the artist does an incredible job capturing each movie in a still drawing!!! But the text was too much (for what the book announce itself as), and I don't think it was that good either - it jumped around, making it a bit confusing to follow, and it did this strange thing of talking in the first person, which is never something I particularly like!!!!

This entire thing said, I really liked learning a bit more about Steven Spielberg. I'm gonna fangirl a bit first, because while I've never been into RPF, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg are one of my favorite real life couples, and I'm constantly looking for a glimpse of them in award shows, so the book starting with them and the constant declaration of support and love for her filled my heart with joy - she's incredible!!! (But on the other hand, I did not like how the book spoke of Amy Irving... and again using first person is just weird in those declarations of love is weird)

I don't regret reading it, but I don't think it's an actual well done book, that I would recommend... now again I say the artist should sell prints from this book!!!

[Ondra Král · Rating 1 out of 5]

Strašnej šlendrián. Tak zaprvé, Spielberg není komiks a na většině stránek jsou akorát ilustrace s textem.
Výjimečně se objeví pár panelů s minimální juxtapozicí a občas celostránková ilustrace mluví v bublinách.

Autorům to bohužel nestačí, takže párkrát přejdou do vyloženě psané podoby. Proč by taky měl komiks vyprávět obrazem, že jo? Zvlášť u takto vizuálního režiséra.

Začátek je ještě v pohodě - dozvíme se něco o Stevenově dětství a začátku kariéry, později se ale víc a víc přechází na strukturu "1 dvojstránka = 1 film". Vypíšeme pár zajímavostí kolem vzniku a jede se dál (fakt hodně prostoru má Schindlerův seznam). Na osobní život režiséra se rezignuje a mě to nudilo čím dál víc. Radši si přečtěte nějakou knížku.

[Jonathan Bernal · Rating 2.25 out of 5]

If you’re a fan of Spielberg’s movies, you’ll enjoy learning some more behind the scenes info about his films and career. Mostly surface level, but I was interested in the stuff about Jaws, Schindlers List, and his relationship with other directors.

Not a fan of the art style. Organization was all over the place. Jumped around from topic to topic. Also, a random Tupac quote thrown in?

[Sara-Juliette Hins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le très talentueux bédéiste s’attaque à un autre réalisateur costaud, après Tarantino et Scorsese notamment. Le livre est divisé par décennie et c’est Spielberg lui-même qui nous parle de sa vie et de son œuvre. J’ai vraiment un coup de cœur pour cet artiste et sa manière de raconter.

[angelofmine1974 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just an amazing graphic novel with the illustrations and all about Spielberg and his movies.

For the rest of the review, visit my Vlog at:

https://youtube.com/shorts/r10SqbLSaI...

Enjoy!

[David Lefebvre · Rating 4 out of 5]

J’ai apprécié ce résumé de la carrière de ce grand réalisateur, à la première personne. La multitude de styles dans les dessins aussi, mais trop de portraits.

[TheWord · Rating 1 out of 5]

1,5 Edição Asa

[Aaron · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

Interesting but sometimes devoid of any real content. A fascinating look at a master director.

[Bernardo Martinho · Rating 3.25 out of 5]

While the art style was fun, the book left me wishing for more. It covers the main milestones of his life but stays very much on the surface, skipping through his movies without ever diving deep, which I would have loved to see, especially since some of my favorite movies are his. Additionally, the structure felt a bit strange, jumping around too much.