Bøker av Phil Berardelli

During his time as a journalist, Phil Berardelli encountered some exceptional people. In this small volume, Phil has compiled his most notable interviews, encompassing distinguished individuals in fields as widely divergent as cinema, public education, microbiology, bioethics and even White House science policy. It represents a small slice of the population of visionaries, people who have contributed to the quality of life, pushed the bounds of achievement and expanded the sphere of human thought. It's a worthwhile collection of interactions -- and one lost opportunity -- with some of the best minds on the planet.

Mountain Lake Press and its two divisions, D Street Books and Safehaven Books, constitute one of the smallest publishers in the United States. Its current catalog comprises only 28 titles. Yet among that group reside some of the best and most praised books published in recent years. They include, for example, arguably the best book on driving instruction, the best on international business travel, the best book in the West about radical Islam, and the best memoirs, respectively, about a career in the Central Intelligence Agency and the life of an international opera star. The list also includes several excellent literary novels, among the best in contemporary fiction, along with two compelling short story collections. All of this was accomplished in a short time by a tiny but dedicated and determined staff. Who knows what new treasures Mountain Lake Press will produce in the years to come.

"Descriptively informative, Phil's 3rd Favorite 500 is thoroughly film fan friendly ... making it an essential and welcome addition.">In 2012, Phil Berardelli published his first compilation of 500 favorite movies, divided into 50 categories and borne of a lifelong love of the medium, and a desire to share some of his most enjoyable experiences with other cinephiles. He followed up in 2018 with a print edition of that compilation. Then, two years later, Phil completed his second 500 favorites, likewise encompassing 50 categories. Now, in Phil's 3rd Favorite 500, he adds yet another 500 titles, presented in yet another 50 categories. With this trilogy, Phil offers a vast array of attractions to engage a wide variety of interests, from the most avid film students to the most casual viewers, and ranging from acknowledged classics to little-known treasures. All represent some of the finest work of moviemakers in America and overseas alike, with some titles going back nearly a hundred years. Witty and eminently browsable, Phil's three compilations will no doubt in the coming years be regarded as classic references for movie lovers everywhere.