Tarantino's Basterds: New Book Reveals Making Of

A new book by Jay Glennie, 'The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds', is set to be released on November 11, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. The book is the second in a list of 10 planned books from the author, published by Insight Editions.

Brad Pitt, who starred in the film, recalled reading the script for the first time and being so engrossed that he continued reading while using the bathroom. Pitt's enthusiasm for the project was evident from the start, and he has revealed that he was drawn to the script's unique structure and revenge storyline.

Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt had met in the past, including at the premiere of True Romance, and had discussed working together on several projects, including Reservoir Dogs and Natural Born Killers. However, it wasn't until Inglourious Basterds that they finally had the opportunity to collaborate. Pitt had been invited to read for Reservoir Dogs by Harvey Keitel, but was already committed to A River Runs Through It.

The two share similar tastes in movies and TV shows, including Fantastic Voyage and The War of the Gargantuas. Despite their shared interests, Pitt's agent, Bryan Lourd, was cautious about letting Pitt and Tarantino work together until Tarantino had a solid project.

## Why it matters The release of 'The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds' offers a unique insight into the creative process behind one of Tarantino's most acclaimed films. The book provides a fascinating look at the collaboration between Tarantino and Pitt, and sheds light on the making of a film that has become a classic of modern cinema. With its release on November 11, fans of Tarantino and Pitt will have the opportunity to learn more about the making of Inglourious Basterds and the creative vision behind it.