The Western
The Western by Phil Hardy is a comprehensive exploration of the Western film genre, published by Aurum in 1991. This 2nd edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The book offers detailed commentary on a wide array of Western films, covering both well-known titles and lesser-known works from the onset of the sound era up to 1990. Rather than employing star ratings, Hardy provides in-depth analysis and insights, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Readers will find a chronological listing of films, accompanied by essays that highlight the trends and developments within the genre during each decade. The book also includes appendices featuring critics’ selections of the best Westerns, a compilation of top-grossing Western rentals, and a list of significant Westerns inspired by literature. Additionally, Hardy notes films that could not be covered in detail, ensuring a broad perspective on the Western genre and its evolution over time.
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In The Western, editor Phil Hardy provides commentary on every Western you’ve ever heard of–and hundreds that you haven’t–from the commencement of the sound period until 1990. Eschewing the conventional star ratings for each film, Hardy instead opts for generous, detailed commentary. The films are listed chronologically, and each decade is preceded by instructive essays that detail the period’s trends. Appendices include critics’ lists of the best Westerns ever made, all-time Western rental champs, a list of important Westerns that were inspired by novels, and an appendix of Western films that Hardy was unable to cover in detail.
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