ISBN: 9781585675968

The image of a lone hero, marked by a violent past and bound by honor, has exerted an endless fascination on film audiences the world over, but nowhere more than in Japan, where Samurai f… mais…

The image of a lone hero, marked by a violent past and bound by honor, has exerted an endless fascination on film audiences the world over, but nowhere more than in Japan, where Samurai films have gained legions of passionate followers. Popularized and perfected by one of the greatest auteurs in the history of cinema, Akira Kurosawa, the themes of the Samurai film have consistently crossed over into western films, with blockbuster success in recent years of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Last Samurai. Long regarded as one of the world's most astute film analysts, Alain Silver deconstructs the key aspects of this vital film genre, from its focus on violence and death as a means of understanding life and the significance of swords and weaponry to key elements and motifs, such as hara-kiri, rebellion, and nostalgia for Japan's feudal past. With comprehensive filmographies of the major directors and films, a survey of the history and myths of the Samurai, a glossary of Japanese terms, and with more than two hundred photos, The Samurai Film is the ultimate resource for one of world cinema's most influential and compelling genres. Media > Book<

ISBN: 9781585675968

Overlook Books. Used - Acceptable. Annotations The book is a readable copy showing signs of wear and the pages are intact. The cover may have some creases or minor tears. The dust jacke… mais…

Overlook Books. Used - Acceptable. Annotations The book is a readable copy showing signs of wear and the pages are intact. The cover may have some creases or minor tears. The dust jacket (if applicable) may be missing. The book may be an ex-library book. The book may contain: a publisher remainder mar some highlighting All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business., Overlook Books<

2005, ISBN: 9781585675968

U.S.A.: Overlook Press, 2005. Ex Library. Oversize Hardback. Very Good. Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid, text/interior is clean and free of marki… mais…

U.S.A.: Overlook Press, 2005. Ex Library. Oversize Hardback. Very Good. Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind and shows little to no wear. 320 pages, loaded with large color and b&w prints. Expanded and revised edition., Overlook Press, 2005<