Jaques Tati - Jacques Tati The Complete Works - 2019

This extensive five-part Taschen box set offers an in-depth look at the complete cinematic universe and archive of Jacques Tati. The total content consists of five books (over 1,100 pages in total) and an exclusive "Tati Tool Kit":
The five volumes
• Part I: Tati Films – Contains an extensive collection of film stills from all six of his iconic feature films (Jour de fête, Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot, Mon Oncle, Playtime, Trafic and Parade).
• Part II: Tati Writes – Contains the complete scripts of his produced films, plus the scripts of his never-made projects The Illusionist and Confusion, illustrated with pages from his original draft versions.
• Part III: Tati Works – A chronological overview and extensive study of his life, work and creative legacy with rare material from the archives.
• Part IV: Tati Explores – Essays and analyses devoted to the major recurring themes in his films (such as modernization, architecture, sound and consumer society).
• Part V: Tati Speaks – A collection of quotes, interviews and an as-yet-unpublished memoir written by Tati himself.
The Limited Edition "Tati Tool Kit"
In addition to the books, this edition includes an interactive memorabilia set:
• Villa Arpel Construction Kit: A scale model (1:25) to assemble the iconic modernist film set from Mon Oncle itself, including 20 cardboard figurines of film characters.
• Electronic sound box: A soundbox with a selection of 16 legendary and recognizable sound effects from his films.
• 70mm Film Strip: An original fragment from an authentic 70mm film print of the masterpiece Playtime, including a certificate of authenticity.
• Directors-looking (Viewfinders): Transparent cards in different aspect ratios to frame scenes.
• Film Poster: A reproduction of the poster for his debut film Jour de fête.