Matthew Vaughnamprsquos 2007 fantasy Stardust based on the novel by acclaimed author Neil Gaimanwas one the highest grossing films in the UK. Aninstant hit with fans of fantasy and sciencefiction films Stardust features an allstar cast including Robert De Niro Michelle Pfeiffer and Ian McKellan. The contemporary score was by rising British composer Ilan Eshkeri andwon the International Film Music Critics Association award for amplsquoBest Original Score.amprsquo Eshkeri was also named Best New Composer of 2007 and has been called ampldquoone of the most exciting new composers to emerge in recent years.amprdquo As with the other books in this series Sapiro provides an overview of Eshkeriamprsquos music examines the composeramprsquos techniques and explores the music in the context of the film. This book is distinguished from previous Film Score Guides by the authoramprsquos privileged and complete access to the composer.