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The
Films of Tod Browning
Bernd Herzogenrath
Known as the 'Edgar Allan Poe of cinema', Tod Browning's films confront society's
fear of the outsider, and his films such as Freaks, Dracula and The
Unholy Three present a burlesque and deeply disturbing view of the world. The
Films of Tod Browning looks at the work of this cinematic pioneer, exploring
his life as well as his films in great detail. As such, it is a tribute to one
of the dark masters of filmmaking. Softcover, 238 pp. $59.95.
Luis
Bunuel: The Complete Films
Bill Krohn & Paul Duncan
Luis Bunuel's cinema is a filmography of obsessions. As a surrealist he would
use a shorthand of images -- insects, donkeys, feet, underage girls, religous
icons, blind men, dwarves, meat, and blood, to name a few -- to communicate his
unconscious desires. This spellbinding aspect of his work is lucidly examined
in this beautifully illustrated book. Softcover, 192 pp. $27.99.
Luis
Bunuel: New Readings
Peter Williams Evans & Isabel Santaolalla
Twenty years after his death, the time is ripe for a re-evaluation of Bunuel's
legacy. Through theoretically informed discussions of individual films and dominant
tendencies, as well as through more biographically oriented perspectives, this
book locates and re-appraises Bunuel's films with particular emphasis on the
national cinemas and varied cultures with which he was identified. Softcover,
212 pp. $37.95.
My
Last Sigh
Luis Bunuel
Luis Bunuel lived many lives -- surrealist, Spanish Civil War propagandist, hedonist,
friend of artists and poets, and filmmaker. With surprising candor and wit, he
offers his sometimes scathing opinions on the literati and avant-garde members
of his sweeping social circle. These colourful stories of his nomadic life reveal
a man of stunning imagination and influence. Softcover, 256 pp. $25.95.
Bunuel
and Mexico: The Crisis of National Cinema
Ernesto R. Acevedo-Munoz
Luis Bunuel spent his most productive years as a director in Mexico,
but film histories and criticism invariably pay little attention to his
work during this period. Finally a book has come along that examines
this crucial period in the life of one of the 20th century's most important
filmmakers. Bunuel and Mexico is a much needed contribution to
film scholarship. Hardcover, 202 pp. $89.99.
The
Pocket Essential Tim Burton
Colin Odell & Michelle LeBlanc
Tim Burton is a contradiction--a film-maker who has a unique style and yet remains
grounded in the Hollywood studio system. How can someone who has such a distinctive
personal vision survive in an aggressive and increasingly bland marketplace?
Tim Burton may well be a cinematic artist, but his films are also financially
successful. The Pocket Essential Tim Burton looks at the man
and his films, from his early shorts right through to his latest blockbusters.
It covers the films, their making and their merit. This is the essential companion
to Hollywood's premiere magician. Softcover, 158 pp. $9.99.
Burton
on Burton
Revised Edition
Mark Salisbury
Tim Burton is one of the great modern-day visionaries of the cinema. He is a
director who has fabricated his own deliciously nightmarish universe in movies
as extraordinary as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Ed
Wood, and Batman. This updated and fully illustrated
new edition of the definitive Burton interview book casts light on Burton's Burbank
childhood, his early work at Disney, the recurrent themes and stunning designs
of his movies, and the creative obsessions that fuel them. Softcover, 289 pp.
$34.50.
The
Films of Tim Burton
Alison McMahan
Tim Burton is a very special filmmaker. Though he works inside the Hollywood
system, his films often fall outside the contemporary Hollywood paradigm. In
this revealing book, film scholar Alison McMahan takes an in-depth look at Tim
Burton's entire body of work, from early pieces like the animated short Vincent through Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward
Scissorhands, and Ed Wood, right up to his most recent
movies, including Big Fish and Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory. Softcover, 262 pp. $25.95.
Tim
Burton Interviews
Kristian Fraga
Mixing Gothic horror, black comedy, and oddball whismy together, Tim Burton's
movies veer from childlike enchantment to morbid melancholy, often within
the same frame. These interviews show his progression from an inarticulate
young director to a contemplative and dry-witted artist over the course
his (so far) twenty-year career. This collection of conversations reveals
a man who has managed to thrive inside Hollywood while maintaining the
distinctive quirks of an independent filmmaker. Softcover, 192 pp. $28.95.
Tim Burton: A Child's Garden of Nightmares
Edited by Paul A. Woods
Burton's love of American pop-gothic imagery has led to an enormously successful
career. Through a selection of articles and interviews, written throughout
Burton's career, the book charts his path from malcontent animator at Walt
Disney Productions to director of fantasy feature films about strange outsiders.
Softcover, $27.95.
Routledge Film Guidebooks: James Cameron
Alexandra Keller
Alexandra Keller provides the first critical study of James Cameron as "auteur," considering how his very presence in the cinematic landscape has changed the meaning of that term. Considering in particular his treatment of genre and gender, and his preoccupation with capital and vision itself, both in his films and in his filmmaking practice, Keller offers an overview of Cameron's work and its significance within cinematic history. Softcover, 193 pp. $29.95.
Donald
Cammell: A Life on the Wild Side
Rebecca Umland & Sam Umland
When Donald Cammell, the Scottish painter and filmmaker, committed suicide in
1996, he left behind a handful of unusual, innovative, frequently disturbing
films. This provocative and comprehensive biography separates fact from fiction,
apprehending the realities behind the myths. In an effort to account for his
wasted genius, the authors scrutinize revealing patterns in Cammell's life that
help to unlock the enigma of his death. Illustrated with many examples of Cammell's
work as an artist, plus rare and previously unpublished photographs, and 32 stunning
pages of full colour reproductions and film stills, this book sheds startling
new light on one of Great Britain's most fascinating filmmakers. Softcover, 304
pp. $38.95.
Regarding
Frank Capra
Eric Smoodin
In this innovative historical examination of the American movie audience, Eric
Smoodin focuses on reactions to the films of Frank Capra. Based on his analysis
of the reception of a broad range of Capra's films Smoodin considers the preferences
and attitudes towards Hollywood of the people who watched movies during the "Golden
Age" of studio production, from the 1930 to 1960. Illuminating the role
of the famous director and his films in American culture, Regarding Frank
Capra signals new directions for significant research on film reception
and promotion. Softcover, 301 pp. $32.95.
Frank
Capra: Interviews
Leland Poague
Few Hollywood directors had a higher profile in the 1930s and 1940s
than Frank Capra. He served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences and of the Screen Directors Guild. He won three Academy
Awards as best director and was widely acclaimed as the man most responsible
for making Columbia Pictures a success.
Softcover, 207 pp. $28.95.
Conversations
with Jack Cardiff
Art, Light and Direction in Cinema
Justin Bower
Renowned cinematographer, Jack Cardiff, has photographed some of the most visually
stunning films of all time; this book is an insight into his art and craft.
Entertainingly and accessible presented in question and answer format, it allows
Cardiff to express candidly the details of his remarkable career in film. Film
enthusiasts, particularly those who enjoy or study the art of photography,
will enjoy this book immensely. Softcover, 272 pp. $35.95.
The
Cinema of John Carpenter: The Technique of Terror
Ian Conrich & David Woods
John Carpenter is a seminal figure in the history of horror and science fiction
filmmaking, and his work in these genres has been highly influencial to their
subsequent evolution. This book comprises essays that address the whole of his
work as well as those that focus on a smaller number of key films. Included are
chapters about Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, Escape
From New York, Christine, Escape From L.A., The
Fog, The Thing and Prince of Darkness.
The book concludes with an interview with John Carpenter. Softcover, 220 pp.
$31.95.
John
Carpenter: The Prince of Darkness
An Exclusive Interview with the Director of Halloween and The Thing
Gilles Boulenger
A uniquely talented filmmaker -- he writes, directs, produces, edits, and occasionally
acts -- John Carpenter has made a seismic impact on genre filmmaking. In this
book length interview, he thoroughly disscusses each of his films, his background,
his inspirations, and his mercurial relationship with Hollywood. Softcover,
296 pp. $31.95.
Accidental
Genius: How John Cassavetes Invented the American Independent Film
Marshall Fine
The rise of the independent film movement is one of the biggest stories in Hollywood
in the past thirty years. And one man can be credited with inspiring and starting
that movement: John Cassavetes. For the first time, Cassavetes' life and work
are examined in a mainstream biography that reveals just how daring and forward-thinking
the filmmaker was. Film critic Marshall Fine had unprecedented cooperation from
Cassavetes' family and other members of the Cassavetes inner circle, as well
as from actors, producers, and industry insiders who knew Cassavetes. Together,
they tell his daring, tumultuous and compelling story. Softcover, 482 pp. $24.95.
Where
Does it Happen? John Cassavetes and Cinema at the Breaking Point
George Kouvaros
"A good movie," John Cassavetes remarked, "will ask you questions
you already know the answers to." Taking up the radical question that Cassavetes's
films consistently pose -- specifically, where is the line between actor and
character, fiction and reality, film and life? -- George Kouvaros reveals the
unique, and uniquely illuminating, position that Cassavetes's work occupies at
the intersection of filmmaking
and film theory. Softcover, 239 pp. $28.95.
Accidental
Genius: How John Cassavetes Invented the American Independent Film
Marshall Fine
For the first time, Cassavetes' life and work are examined in a mainstream biography
that reveals just how daring and forward-thinking the filmmaker was. Film critic
Marshall Fine had unprecedented cooperation from Gena Rowlands and other members
of the Cassavetes inner circle, as well as from actors, producers, and industry
insiders who knew and worked with Cassavetes -- some speaking publicly for the
first time. Together, they tell his daring, tumultuous, and compelling story.
Hardcover, 482 pp. $37.95.
Chaplin:
The Dictator and the Tramp
Various authors
This anthology of essays collects writings by some of the world's leading authorities
on Chaplin and early film comedy. The primary focus of this volume is Chaplin's
1940
film satire on Nazi Germany, The Great Dictator, which has recently attracted
intense interest during its wide international theatrical and DVD re-release.
Sotfcover,
150 pp. $26.95.
Joel
and Ethan Coen
The Pocket Essential
Ellen Cheshire & John Ashbrook
The eccentric vision exhibited in the Coen brothers' filmography is a direct
outgrowth of their unique working relationship: Joel directs, Ethan produces,
and they both write. In this "pocket essential" guide, readers will
find detailed and engaging chapters on each of the Coens' idiosyncratic films.
Softcover, 160 pp. $9.95.
The
Coen Brothers
Ronald Bergan
Flamboyant visual style, richly conceived characters, crisp dialogue, and brilliant
casting -- Joel and Ethan Coen have pulled off the ultimate balancing act. Despite
having their movies financed by major studios, they have somehow managed to remain
true independents, rejecting commercial cliches, and never giving up on their
own fiercely idiosyncratic vision. This detailed duo-biography is a fascinating
account of their remarkably eccentric and accomplished career. Softcover, 263
pp. $19.95.
Joel
and Ethan Coen
R. Barton Palmer
Mixing high and low cultural sources and blurring genres like noir
and comedy, the Coens deploy pastiche and anti-realist elements in their
highly cinematic films.
In Joel and Ethan Coen, R. Barton Palmer argues that the Coen oeuvre forms
a central element in what might be called postmodernist filmmaking, and arguing
through
a "generic" framework, he analyzes their substantial and highly eclectic
body of work. Softcover, 207 pp. $27.95.
Coen
Brothers
Eddie Robson
Eccentric characters, colliding genres, and flamboyant technique
abound in the cinema of filmmaking siblings Joel and Ethan Coen. Starting
with their stunning debut effort Blood Simple, this insightful
guide is a chronological exploration of their unique filmography, right
up to the film noir pastiche The Man Who Wasn't There. A must
for Coen fans. Softcover, 298 pp. $38.95.
Joel & Ethan Coen: Blood Siblings
Paul A. Woods
The Coen brothers have made their mark on modern cinema with a series of distinctive,
absurdist films, showcasing their unique reworking of Hollywood genres. Fans
of their work will revel in this outstanding collection of the most important
interviews, articles and reviews about the brothers and their films. Softcover,
208 pp. $29.95.
Francis
Ford Coppola: Interviews
Gene D. Phillips & Rodney Hill
Of all the American filmmakers who emerged from the 1970s, Francis Ford Coppola
may be the most passionately revered by both critics and mainstream audiences.
Through this series of illuminating interviews, the director of Apocalypse
Now,
The Conversation, and The Godfather films is revealed to be both an intensely
personal auteur and a studio-savvy Hollywood player. Softcover, 190 pp. $28.95.
Godfather:
The Intimate Francis Ford Coppola
Gene D. Phillips
The films of Francis Ford Coppola are emblematic of an auteur-centric cinema,
a style of filmmaking where every aspect of the production bears the signature
of a singular voice. In this stunning blend of biography, studio history, and
film criticism, Gene D. Phillips paints the definitive portrait of the director
of Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, and all three Godfather films.
Hardcover, 380 pp. $57.95.
Coppola
James Clarke
From his expansive Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now to
the art-house teen dream of Rumble Fish and the Gothic grandeur
of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Francis Coppola's films have become
pop culture cornerstones. This book takes each of his directorial projects
in chronological order and discusses them in accessible sections, making
it the indispensible guide to the films of this iconoclast director.
Softcover, 294 pp. $38.95.
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