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- ↑ Fischer, Dennis (2011). Science Fiction Film Directors, 1895-1998. McFarland & Company. p. 128. ISBN 9780786485055.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Fenjves, Pablo F.; Lang, Rocky (2006). How I Broke into Hollywood: Success Stories from the Trenches. HarperCollins. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-06-078964-0.
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