The Film Noir Encyclopedia
The Film Noir Encyclopedia by Alain Silver, published by Harry N. Abrams on May 13, 2010, is a comprehensive exploration of the film noir genre, encompassing 464 pages in English. This edition delves into the world of film noir, characterized by its themes of darkness, ambiguity, and moral corruption, featuring iconic figures such as Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis. The book presents a detailed examination of the genre’s cinematic elements, including its notable characters and the cultural implications of its narratives.
Readers will find an extensive analysis that covers over three hundred thousand words, enriched with hundreds of film stills and photographs. This revised and expanded edition distills the essence of film noir, addressing its history, key themes, and significant contributions to the genre. The work serves as a reference for those interested in the performing arts and film history, providing insights into the complex characters and motifs that define this influential cinematic movement.
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Enter the world of film noir, a world of darkness, ambiguity, and moral corruption. Meet the cynical and obsessive heroes of film noir portrayed by actors like Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, James Cageny, Joan Crawford, and Bette Davis. You may encounter a gun-toting gangster, a femme fatale wrapped in fur, a detective with the brim of his hat turned down, or a desperate murderer lurking in the shadows of a doorway. It’s a world we all know – the seedy underbelly of the American Dream, and every bit as much a part of our culture.
This wonderfully exhaustive text – tallying more than three hundred thousand words with hundreds of film stills and photos new to the work – distills everything about the movement into one volume from movies to stars to themes and motifs, and brings us up to date with contemporary contributions to the movement. Now completely revised, expanded, and redesigned, this classic pioneering work is the final word on a dark subject.
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