Double Vision: The Cinema of Robert Beavers.

Diplopia; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Motion picture industry; Patterns (Mathematics)

Rebekah Rutkoff's book, "Double Vision: The Cinema of Robert Beavers," provides an in-depth exploration of avant-garde filmmaker Robert Beavers's technique and body of work. Rutkoff draws on her conversations with Beavers to offer insights into the inspiration and conceptual foundations behind his abstract films. She also delves into Beavers's innovative formal techniques, such as his use of numerical patterns to guide his edits. The book includes a collection of stills from Beavers's films, showcasing his talent for composition. While Rutkoff's writing style may be challenging to understand, this book will primarily appeal to film scholars and industry insiders. [Extracted from the article]