the art of renouncing

the art of renouncing

This guide to editing covers everything from the practicality to the artistry of the editing world. Using all type of examples (from movie classics to video games and comic books), Antonio Gómez-Pan, with the help of QR codes that quite literally bring examples to life, writes a new "must have" film book, ideal for beginners and professionals alike.

“A joyous, uniquely

presented, and deeply

informed voyage

showing the increasing

sophistication of

filmmaking from the

earliest films until

now. You will love it!"

Lynzee Klingman

Academy Award nominated editor of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Man on the Moon, Ali…

"It is engaging and

unpretentious, filled

not only with great

storytelling tips but

also good practice for

real life. The book feels

like a conversation

with a trusted

colleague.”

Yorgos Mavropsaridis

Academy award nominated Editor of Poor Things, The Favourite, Kinds of kindness, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Dogtooth, Monos…

“A funny and unpretentious

book on editing perfect for

anyone interested

in stories.”

Hughes Winborne

Academy Award-winning editor of Crash, Ghost in the Shell and Guardians of the Galaxy, Fences, The Pursuit of Happiness…

“This book helps you

demystify the process,

giving you tools and

tricks to make your

project better.”

Cord Jefferson

Academy Award-winning writer and director of American Fiction

“foundational, straight up,

personal, real. From the

inside. Antonio has put

together a gift for any

editor - aspiring or

otherwise. It’s an all timer..”

Luke Doolan

Academy Award nominated director, editor of The Underground Railroad, Servant…

“I wish I had read this when

I was starting in this

profession. Antonio has

written a relatable,

introspective guide to

editing that captures

you from the first page to

its last one.”

Petur Hliddal

Academy Award nominated sound mixer of The Aviator, Big Fish, Siriana, Shutter Island…