This slim introduction to the career of renowned comic actor/director, Woody Allen proceeds chronologically from discussion of his childhood and early films such as Bananas and Annie Hall to his later work in Match Point and You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. His personal life is discussed as well including his marriages to Diane Keaton, Mia Farrow, and eventually his stepdaughter, Soon-Yi Previn. Numerous full-color film stills supplement the text and a filmography and timeline of Woody Allen's career are included. Colombani is a writer, journalist, and director. Distributed by Phaidon Press. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)