Film noir
By: eds. Paul Duncan & Jürgen Müller ; with texts by Alain Silver, James Ursini, et al
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 639
ISBN-13: 9783836561693
Subjects: Film noir; History and criticism
Description: "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."--Jacket flap.
Notes: "Plus Taschen's top 50 pick of noir classics from 1940-1960"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 636-637).