Dark City - Annotated by Spencer Selby (Paperback)

Name: Dark City - Annotated by Spencer Selby (Paperback)
Brand: McFarland & Company
SKU: 1006740843
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The most complete reference to the dark 40s and 50s stylistic dramas.
About the Author: Spencer Selby lives in Oakland, California.
266 Pages
Performing Arts, Film

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About the Book

The most complete reference to the dark 40s and 50s stylistic dramas. The first section has a lengthy analytical essay as well as detailed plot descriptions and credits for 25 classics--such as The Maltese Falcon, Laura, and Detective Story. The second section is an annotated filmography including major credits and short descriptions of nearly 500 films. Also included are appendices listing every film noir by both director and chronological order, off-genre noirs, and other films bearing important relationships to the noir cycle.

Book Synopsis

The most complete reference to the dark 40s and 50s stylistic dramas. The first section has a lengthy analytical essay as well as detailed plot descriptions and credits for 25 classics--such as The Maltese Falcon, Laura, and Detective Story. The second section is an annotated filmography including major credits and short descriptions of nearly 500 films. Also included are appendices listing every film noir by both director and chronological order, off-genre noirs, and other films bearing important relationships to the noir cycle.

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"both valuable and informative...the most extensive filmography to date...recommended"-ARBA; "a solid first-rate film reference...excellent"-Booklist; "an indepth study"-Video; "most comprehensive"-Classic Images.

About the Author

Spencer Selby lives in Oakland, California.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x .57 Inches (D)

Weight: .77 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 266

Genre: Performing Arts

Sub-Genre: Film

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Spencer Selby

Language: English

Street Date: November 15, 1997

TCIN: 1006740843

UPC: 9780786404780

Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1264

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.77 pounds

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