Rebel Without a Crew, by Robert Rodriguez

This is a fascinating fast paced diary about the making of El Mariachi, the small film that propelled Mr Rodriguez's career as a film maker.   (His films include Grindhouse, Machete, From Dusk to Dawn.)

I have particular interest in film making; I like sitting on the other side of the deal, watching the final version.  And I never bother with the "director's commentary" on DVDs.    Yet I was completely engrossed in this book.