The World and Its Double: The Life and Work of Otto Preminger by Mr Chris Fujiwa

Description: The World and Its Double by Mr Chris Fujiwara Otto Preminger was one of Hollywoods first truly independent producer-directors. He sought to address the major social, political, and historical questions of his time in films designed to appeal to a wide public. Blazing a trail in the examination of controversial issues such as drug addiction ("The Man with the Golden Arm") and homosexuality ("Advise & Consent") and in the frank, sophisticated treatment of adult material ("Anatomy of a Murder"), Preminger broke the censorship of the Hollywood Production Code and the blacklist. He also made some of Hollywoods most enduring film noir classics, including "Laura" and "Fallen Angel." More than anyone else, Preminger represented the transition from the Hollywood of the studios to the decentralized, wheeling-and-dealing New Hollywood of today. Chris Fujiwaras "studious, informative, often astutely argued" (Gerald Peary, "The Phoenix") biography follows Preminger throughout his varied career, penetrating his carefully constructed public persona and revealing the many layers of his work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Otto Preminger was one of Hollywoods first truly independent producer-directors. He sought to address the major social, political, and historical questions of his time in films designed to appeal to a wide public. Blazing a trail in the examination of controversial issues such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm) and homosexuality (Advise & Consent) and in the frank, sophisticated treatment of adult material (Anatomy of a Murder), Preminger broke the censorship of the Hollywood Production Code and the blacklist. He also made some of Hollywoods most enduring film noir classics, including Laura and Fallen Angel. More than anyone else, Preminger represented the transition from the Hollywood of the studios to the decentralized, wheeling-and-dealing New Hollywood of today. Chris Fujiwaras "studious, informative, often astutely argued" (Gerald Peary, The Phoenix) biography follows Preminger throughout his varied career, penetrating his carefully constructed public persona and revealing the many layers of his work. Author Biography Chris Fujiwaras other books include Jacques Tourneur: The Cinema of Nightfall, Defining Moments in Movies: The Greatest Films, Stars, Scenes, and Events That Made Movie Magic (as general editor), and Jerry Lewis. He has written on film for numerous anthologies, magazines, and newspapers. Review "[A] major contribution to what we know about Preminger--substantially surpassing former efforts." --Jonathan Rosenbaum, Cineaste"Gives Premingers work the serious and subtle analysis it deserves." --Geoffrey OBrien, author of The Phantom Empire: Movies in the Mind of the Twentieth Century"Exceptional." --Christopher Hontos, The Rake"A rich, rewarding, unique volume that sets the standard in the study of this key director in the history of American cinema." --Dana Polan, Professor of Cinema Studies, New York University"Its clear early on that Fujiwara gets [Preminger] . . . [He] is a serious and valuable critic [and] does an excellent job of directing us back to the movies." --Robert Horton, Film Comment Review Quote Its clear early on that Fujiwara gets [Preminger] . . . [He] is a serious and valuable critic [and] does an excellent job of directing us back to the movies. Details ISBN086547995X Short Title WORLD & ITS DOUBLE Language English ISBN-10 086547995X ISBN-13 9780865479951 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 791.43023309 Year 2009 Subtitle The Life and Work of Otto Preminger Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2009-03-03 Author Mr Chris Fujiwara Publication Date 2009-03-03 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General Pages 496 Publisher Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3pl Imprint Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3pl We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100775217;

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