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M. Keith Booker

    Historical Dictionary of American Cinema
    Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema
    Things Fall Apart
    Mad Men
    Dubliners
    American Noir Film
    • American Noir Film

      From The Maltese Falcon to Gone Girl

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Exploring the evolution of American noir film, this book delves into the genre's classic and neo-noir phases, highlighting its enduring tropes and appeal. It analyzes iconic films like Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard, as well as modern entries such as Under the Silver Lake and Promising Young Woman. Through this examination, it reveals how the genre has adapted while retaining its unique characteristics that continue to resonate with audiences.

      American Noir Film2024
      3,7
    • Fifteen short stories evoke the character, atmosphere, and people of the Irish city of Dublin at the turn of the century

      Dubliners2022
      4,0
    • Featuring over 600 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource explores key figures, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres that shape American cinema. It includes a detailed chronology and an extensive bibliography, making it an essential reference for understanding the impact of American film on global culture. The combination of historical context and thematic analysis offers valuable insights for both enthusiasts and scholars of cinema.

      Historical Dictionary of American Cinema2021
    • Featuring over 400 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource delves into key personalities, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres of science fiction cinema. The second edition includes a detailed chronology and an extensive bibliography, making it an essential reference for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

      Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema2020
    • Mad Men

      A Cultural History

      • 316bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Exploring the cultural significance of a renowned television series, this book delves into themes such as evolving gender roles, family dynamics, and workplace relationships in the context of the American experience. It highlights how audiences connect with quality television to shape their identities and understand their lives, reflecting on the past while navigating contemporary issues.

      Mad Men2016
      3,7
    • Things Fall Apart

      • 152bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Annotation - Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from "The Odyssey through modern literature- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index- Introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

      Things Fall Apart2010
      3,8