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Lauri Gaffin

Moving Still. A Cinematic Life Frame-by-Frame

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‘Moving Still. A Cinematic Life Frame-by-Frame’ is a personal portrait of filmmaking from American set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience on set, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes photographs...

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  • ISBN: 9788862088442
  • Language: English
  • Pages: 166
  • Illustrations: 173
  • Binding: Hardbound | 21,5 x 21,5 cm
  • Release: Fall 2025
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‘Moving Still. A Cinematic Life Frame-by-Frame’ is a personal portrait of filmmaking from American set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience on set, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes photographs and intimate narrative to provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of cinema. The book highlights life on set for indie gems ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ as well as blockbuster hits such as ‘Charlie’s Angels’, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Thor’.

Through her photographs and engaging anecdotes, Gaffin unveils the collaborative spirit that binds directors, actors, production designers and crew members together. The contrast of her thriving career and her complex emotional life are a throughline in the book. Gaffin's photography remains a steadfast beacon of inspiration even as she navigates the demands of production—deadlines, budgets and politics—and her family’s escalating turmoil.

Lauri Gaffin (1951, Los Angeles) has spent four decades in the film industry, shaping the visual aesthetics of films such as ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ and ‘Thor’. In addition to her work in cinema, her photography is part of LACMA’s permanent collection. Gaffin’s work reflects a profound passion for storytelling, seamlessly blending artistic vision with the craft of filmmaking.

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  • Description

    ‘Moving Still. A Cinematic Life Frame-by-Frame’ is a personal portrait of filmmaking from American set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience on set, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes photographs and intimate narrative to provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of cinema. The book highlights life on set for indie gems ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ as well as blockbuster hits such as ‘Charlie’s Angels’, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Thor’.

    Through her photographs and engaging anecdotes, Gaffin unveils the collaborative spirit that binds directors, actors, production designers and crew members together. The contrast of her thriving career and her complex emotional life are a throughline in the book. Gaffin's photography remains a steadfast beacon of inspiration even as she navigates the demands of production—deadlines, budgets and politics—and her family’s escalating turmoil.


  • The author

    Lauri Gaffin (1951, Los Angeles) has spent four decades in the film industry, shaping the visual aesthetics of films such as ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ and ‘Thor’. In addition to her work in cinema, her photography is part of LACMA’s permanent collection. Gaffin’s work reflects a profound passion for storytelling, seamlessly blending artistic vision with the craft of filmmaking.


  • Shipping

    Shipments are made worldwide by express courier.

    Delivery is expected within 7 working days after registration of payment.

    Shipping costs vary depending on the weight of the shipment and the country of destination, and are calculated automatically when the order is placed.


  • Return and refund

    Pursuant to Article 5 of Legislative Decree No. 185 of 22 May 1999, if the customer is a consumer (i.e. a natural person who purchases goods for purposes not related to his or her professional activity, or who makes a purchase by omitting a VAT number from the order form), he or she has the right to withdraw from the purchase contract for any reason whatsoever, without the need to provide explanations and without any penalty, within 14 working days from the day of receipt of the goods.

    The right of withdrawal shall be exercised by sending, within the aforementioned term, a written notice to the geographical address of the supplier's registered office by means of a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The communication may also be sent, again within the same deadline, by means of a PEC or facsimile.
    The consumer shall enclose with the communication all the references of the order (order date, order number, precise references identifying the party concerned, company or private individual.
    The goods you wish to return must be undamaged and in their original packaging.

    The consumer must also supplement the communication with his or her complete bank details in order to obtain reimbursement of the sums paid (current account number, ABI and CAB, CIN code; for foreign countries, the BIC and IBAN codes), which will be carried out as quickly as possible and in any case within fourteen days of the date on which the supplier became aware of the consumer's exercise of the right of withdrawal. As the only charge for exercising the right of withdrawal, the consumer shall bear the direct cost of returning the goods. In the case of payment by credit card, the sums shall be returned net of bank commission charges (2.5%).

    In the event of a dispute, reference will be made to the competent court.