Out on 11 September 2025
Book cover for Mark Kermode's Surround Sound

Mark Kermode's Surround Sound

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11 September 2025
352 pages
9781447230564
Imprint: Picador

Reviews

Movie music may be an essential component of cinema but it often gets overlooked. [Mark Kermode's Surround Sound] gives it the focus it deserves, revealing the stories and the people behind your favourite film scores.
Part memoir, part detailed examination of the essence of film music, Mark Kermode’s Surround Sound goes way beyond the usual suspects to explore the music of many half-forgotten and less mainstream composers. I learned a lot.
Passionate without being didactic . . . reminds us that cinema is an art form for the ear as well as the eye.
A fascinating read for every film music enthusiast.