I just got Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll. Although it does not explicitly say so, this book is basically a primer on editing. It gives a comprehensive list of techniques, with graphic examples from movies. I just love this book!

Good Editing Book?
 

Hey guys,
After 2 years i am finally in post!
now i have been editing for the last 10 years, but that being said I love to find a good book for a touch of the old inspirado.
i am looking for a book on post production that is an entertaining read, in the vein of lloyd kaufmans "make your own damn movie."
any suggestions?
i have heard that the guerilla filmmakers blueprint is an EXCELLENT resource.
Thanks in advance.

"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch or the "DV Rebels Guide" by Stu Maschwitz

"The Conversations" by Michael Ondaatje (another book about Walter Murch)

Interesting fact: Walter Murch has his edit station set up so that he has to stand up to edit - to give the editing more energy, apparently

"Transitions; Voices on the Craft of Digital Editing" - Interesting book with interviews with a dozen prominent editors in various fields, Feature, Documentary, Animation, Music Videos etc... they talk about their approach to the craft, tricks of the trade and philosophies of cutting.

CAVEAT; This book is extremely 'graphic intensive'... in that it has text overlaying colorful graphics. Very annoying and difficult to read for those of us with baby boomer eyes... nevertheless, some excellent viewpoints.

I hate that book. It made my eyes bleed.

I agree that the 'artsy layout' does a terrible disservice to the content. It adds nothing of value, and makes it difficult on some pages to actually SEE the fonts. I wish they would re-release the book as a simple print selection of the wonderfull interviews.

Nevertheless, I saw it on sale the other day in a FRY'S for 8 dollars, so if you can pick up a used or discounted copy, it really is an interesting overview of how different editors approach their craft.