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Film Noir
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.45 lb, 648 pages
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Explore the dark and brooding elegance of Film Noir with this essential handbook to the genre, exploring key noir themes and their most representative movies. Copiously illustrated with film stills as well as original posters, the book also lists TASCHEN’s top 50 noir classics. A must for amateurs and aficionados alike.
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Customer reviews (8)
Into the Night
All you need to know about Film Noir
Whether it’s Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, or The Big Sleep, roam a screen world of dark and brooding elegance with this essential handbook to Film Noir. From private eyes and perfect crimes to corrupt cops and doomed affairs, editors Paul Duncan and Jürgen Müller examine noir’s key themes and their most representative movies from 1940 to 1960.Copiously illustrated with film stills as well as original posters, this book offers page after page of noir’s masterful visual compositions while exploring the narrative paradigms of this cryptic, compelling, and evolving genre. If that weren’t enough to tickle your cinematic appetite, the volume concludes with TASCHEN’s top 50 pick of noir classics.
Brimming with the enigmatic dames, desperate gangsters, and psycho killers that continue to cast a long and captivating shadow over cinema, this is a must-have handbook for noir aficionados and amateurs alike.
Film Noir
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.45 lb, 648 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-6169-3
Edition: English
Edition: English
Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!
Customer reviews (8)
Great film picture book
Oriana, October 27, 2021
A must-have for a film scholar's side table for fun browsing.
A must have
Jasun, October 27, 2021
This was a gift I bought someone else because of their interest in “old crime movies.” I soon got a copy for myself not just to help introduce me to new movies but also to learn the rather fascinating history of Noir movies.
Compact, comprehensive and informative book
Stephen, October 27, 2021
There is so much packed into this relatively compact book. It is beautifully printed offering so much informative text on each of the chosen films featured on this classic genre of movie and its stars, and also some gorgeous visuals in the form of stills, star profiles and poster artwork. A valuable addition to my book collection, not only as an avid cinema goer and film fan, but also as a movie poster collector.
Great Book
Nick, October 27, 2021
This is a great introduction to Film Noir. I really liked it.
The Essence of Film Noir
Michael, October 27, 2021
Masterful examples of a genre presented in a form that revives interest and renews creativity for every new generation of viewers and of makers.
Fear in black and white
Marco Fratini, October 27, 2021
Black and white enhances the contrast and human anguishes are emphasized. An excellent guide among the giants of cinema!
Relive the Noir era
Joseph, October 27, 2021
Pictures of the movie posters make the book worth owning. The stills form the movies will make you want to see the movie again or for the first time. Each covered film also has an information page. For example, did you know Raymond Chandler worked on the screenplay of Double Indemnity? If you like movies, Film Noir is a great value.
Film Noir
Sebastian, October 27, 2021
Einfach ein Buch um auf die berühmte Insel zu fahren.
Perfekte Verarbeitung, geniale Film- und Fotoauswahl!
Die Filme leben auf und weiter, sobald man das Buch aufschlägt......
Ein Magnet für meine Film affinen FreundInnen!
Schlicht: Genial!!!
Perfekte Verarbeitung, geniale Film- und Fotoauswahl!
Die Filme leben auf und weiter, sobald man das Buch aufschlägt......
Ein Magnet für meine Film affinen FreundInnen!
Schlicht: Genial!!!