Steven Spielberg directed some of the most influential and beloved films in cinema history. Movies such as Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial introduced audiences to the modern blockbuster and cemented Spielberg as a monumental figure in pop culture. Through exclusive imagery and insight from Spielberg's longtime documentarian, Laurent Bouzereau, this volume explores how a young filmmaker reinvented American cinema. With fresh perspective on Spielberg's films, this book is an essential exploration of an iconic filmmaker's early career.