Best in Show: The Films of Christopher Guest and Company (Applause Books")

Considering the singular focus and feel of Guest's documentary-style comedies, this book documents the method behind Guest's approach to writing and directing movies, particularly the efficacy of the mockumentary format and his step-by-step process of improvisation. It also examines Guest's career as a whole, and the influences and experiences that led him to create films in such an individual manner. Black and white movie stills are provided. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)