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Book SynopsisMoving Still is a personal portrait of filmmaking from set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience on set, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes photographs and intimate narrative to provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of cinema. The book highlights life on set for indie gems like Fargo and Pursuit of Happyness as well as blockbuster hits such as Charlie's Angels, Iron Man, and Thor. Gaffin invites us into her worldbraving the frozen landscape of Edmonton; exploring the alien deserts of the Mohave; surviving oppressive humidity, snakes, and gator swamps in Louisiana; and finding her light on the sun-drenched Hawaiian shores. Her photographs resonate with a profound sense of whimsy and curiosity, and an unyielding quest for beauty. Through her photographs and engaging anecdotes, Gaffin unveils the collaborative spirit that binds directors, actors, production designers, and crew members together. In her reflections on working on Fargo, Gaffin captures the creative genius of icons like Roger Deakins as well as the playful chaos orchestrated by the Coen brothers. While staging murder mysteries and facing the challenges of Minnesota's unforgiving winters,Gaffin struggles with her parents' deteriorating health and her own fraught love life back home in California. The contrast of her thriving career and her complex emotional life are a throughline in the book. Gaffin's photography remains a steadfast beacon of inspiration even as she navigates the demands of productiondeadlines, budgets and politicsand her family's escalating turmoil. Through a lens that's both professional and personal, Moving Still transcends the mere documentation of films, emerging as a heartfelt tribute to the art of moviemaking and the transformative power of photography. Britt Salvesen aptly describes Moving Still as so much more than an illustrated filmography. It is a loving tribute to moviemaking and photography and a reflective account of self-discovery.
