--- product_id: 48061260 title: "Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema" price: "R1285" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema **Price:** R1285 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema - **How much does it cost?** R1285 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema Reprint by Tarkovsky, Andrey, Hunter-Blair, Kitty (ISBN: 9780292776241) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Great book - If you're a Tarkovsky fan this book is a delight! Review: "Sculpting in Time" – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema - Review: Sculpting in Time – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema Andrei Tarkovsky’s 'Sculpting in Time' is more than a book on filmmaking—it is a philosophical meditation on creativity, memory, and the ineffable power of the moving image. Through a deeply personal and poetic lens, Tarkovsky dissects the artistic process, revealing a worldview in which cinema becomes not just a medium but a means of sculpting time itself. One of the book’s most fascinating aspects is Tarkovsky’s belief in artistic honesty; the idea that true creativity must stem from deep personal necessity rather than external influence. He argues that great art emerges from an artist’s inner world rather than market demands or trends, making this work an essential read for any creative mind, not just filmmakers. Another compelling thread in the book is his exploration of cinema’s relationship with theatre and music. Unlike theatre, which he sees as an inherently artificial space defined by its staging, Tarkovsky insists that film has the ability to capture the truth of time unfolding naturally. Similarly, he compares film to music in its ability to create emotional resonance through rhythm and movement rather than narrative alone. Perhaps most strikingly, Tarkovsky views time as the fundamental material of cinema, a radical idea that transforms how we perceive film. Rather than merely recording events, he believes cinema can shape time itself—stretching, compressing, and revealing it in ways no other art form can. His films are exercises in patience and poetic realism, demanding a contemplative engagement from the viewer. For anyone seeking to understand not only Tarkovsky’s films but also the deeper nature of artistic expression, Sculpting in Time is an essential and transformative read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0292776241 | | Best Sellers Rank | 127,997 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 92 in Film Director Biographies 266 in Film History & Criticism (Books) 364 in Individual Directors | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (485) | | Dimensions | 21.54 x 19.15 x 1.24 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0274708884 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0292776241 | | Item weight | 510 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 254 pages | | Publication date | 1 April 1989 | | Publisher | University of Texas Press | ## Images ![Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813dfZyVnGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by I***A on 28 April 2025* If you're a Tarkovsky fan this book is a delight! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sculpting in Time" – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema *by M***M on 3 February 2025* Review: Sculpting in Time – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema Andrei Tarkovsky’s 'Sculpting in Time' is more than a book on filmmaking—it is a philosophical meditation on creativity, memory, and the ineffable power of the moving image. Through a deeply personal and poetic lens, Tarkovsky dissects the artistic process, revealing a worldview in which cinema becomes not just a medium but a means of sculpting time itself. One of the book’s most fascinating aspects is Tarkovsky’s belief in artistic honesty; the idea that true creativity must stem from deep personal necessity rather than external influence. He argues that great art emerges from an artist’s inner world rather than market demands or trends, making this work an essential read for any creative mind, not just filmmakers. Another compelling thread in the book is his exploration of cinema’s relationship with theatre and music. Unlike theatre, which he sees as an inherently artificial space defined by its staging, Tarkovsky insists that film has the ability to capture the truth of time unfolding naturally. Similarly, he compares film to music in its ability to create emotional resonance through rhythm and movement rather than narrative alone. Perhaps most strikingly, Tarkovsky views time as the fundamental material of cinema, a radical idea that transforms how we perceive film. Rather than merely recording events, he believes cinema can shape time itself—stretching, compressing, and revealing it in ways no other art form can. His films are exercises in patience and poetic realism, demanding a contemplative engagement from the viewer. For anyone seeking to understand not only Tarkovsky’s films but also the deeper nature of artistic expression, Sculpting in Time is an essential and transformative read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ God wrote a book. *by C***N on 16 November 2020* It is an amount of single pages together making a book. The single pages have letters on them making words. The words make sentences and thus paragraphs. We k ow what the words are because we agree upon the meaning of them. God wrote a book. It isn't the Bible, its Tarkovsky and its sculpting in time. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sculpting in Time: Tarkovsky The Great Russian Filmaker Discusses His Art - Notes on the Cinematograph (New York Review Books Classics) - Making Movies --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*