Jacoby Alexander - A Critical Handbook Of Japanese Film Directors From The Silent Era To The Present Day - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This important work fills the need for a reasonably priced yet comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film. With clear insight and without academic jargon Jacoby examines the works of over 150 filmmakers to uncover what makes their films worth watching. Included are artistic profiles of everyone from Yutaka Abe to Isao Yukisada including masters like Kinji Fukasaku Juzo Itami Akira Kurosawa Takashi Miike Kenji Mizoguchi Yasujiro Ozu and Yoji Yamada. Each entry includes a critical summary and filmography making this book an essential reference and guide. UK - based Alexander Jacoby is a writer and researcher on Japanese film.
Title: A Critical Handbook Of Japanese Film Directors From The Silent Era To The Present Day
Author(s): Jacoby Alexander
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Barcode: 9781933330532
Pages: 432 Pages, Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 10/1/2008
Category: Individual Film Directors, Film-Makers