This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern film's most celebrated, successful, and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear storytelling, Nolan has transitioned from low-budget independent films to some of the biggest blockbusters ever made. The book examines both the making of and the inspiration behind his many hit films, from The Prestige (2006) to the hugely successful Batman films, through to his mind-bending science fiction works such as Inception (2010) and Tenet (2020). Filled with fascinating insights and illustrated throughout with cinematography from his visually stunning oeuvre, this book offers a unique, important, and unmissable insight into the mind of this most brilliant of directors