It has been three decades since Terry Gilliam first began unleashing his imagination at us. From relatively humble beginnings as the silent partner in Monty Python, he has gone on to be one of the most influential visionaries working in mainstream motion pictures.

Uniquely among Hollywood directors, Gilliam has managed to make big-budget movies, with the biggest stars in the world, whilst never quite losing his reputation as a dangerous maverick. By turns hilarious and terrifying, his fantasies constantly challenge you to keep up with one of the most fertile imaginations working in motion pictures today.

What's in this Pocket Essential guide? As well as an introductory essay, each of Gilliam's films is reviewed and analysed. And there's a handy multimedia reference guide.