Knihobot

James Ursini

    Dietrich
    Bogart
    The Modern Amazons
    The Noir Style
    De Niro
    Film noir
    • Most moviegoers associate actor Robert De Niro with adjectives like intense, violent, streetwise, and brooding. It is an image that De Niro has carefully nurtured over the last fifty years of his career. He used gesture, voice, and, most importantly, his mesmerizing eyes to convey to the audience the disturbing emotions with which he imbued his characters, from his earliest films like Mean Streets through classic portraits of violent, disaffected men like Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver and Jake La Motta in Raging Bull to the maniacal father in Meet the Parents. For in De Niros world, art and reality are often indistinguishable. . Movie Icons is a series of photo books that feature the most famous personalities in the history of cinema. These 192-page books are visual biographies of the stars.

      De Niro
    • The pictures in this text include production stills which illustrate the style and capture the impact of this atmospheric genre. The accompanying text explores the origins of noir and its history from the early 1940s up to the present day.'

      The Noir Style
    • The Modern Amazons

      Warrior Women On-Screen

      • 424 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      4,1(27)Ohodnotit

      Exploring the portrayal of female warriors in film and television, this book delves into the evolution of strong female characters from historical legends to contemporary icons. It examines how these representations reflect societal changes and feminist movements, highlighting the impact of warrior women on popular culture. Through critical analysis and engaging commentary, it celebrates the complexities and strengths of these characters, offering insights into their significance in modern storytelling and the ongoing quest for gender equality in media.

      The Modern Amazons
    • Bogart

      • 192 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      3,4(3)Ohodnotit

      Humphrey Bogart is a legend and an icon whose magic has not dissipated with time. Bogart molded a wounded tough guy image over the decades of his career. This title offers his visual biography. It features 150 portraits, colorful posters and lobby cards, film stills, and photos.

      Bogart
    • Dietrich

      • 192 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      3,8(43)Ohodnotit

      'Movie Icons' is a series of photo books that feature the most famous personalities in the history of cinema. These books are visual biographies of the stars. For each title, editor Paul Duncan has painstakingly selected approximately 150 high quality, enigmatic and sumptuous portraits.

      Dietrich
    • This series of photo books profiling the most famous personalities in the history of cinema contain approximately 150 high quality, enigmatic, and sumptuous portraits, colorful posters, rare film stills, candid shots, as well as essays and career highlights.

      Taylor
    • Cinema of Obsession

      Erotic Fixation and Love Gone Wrong in the Movies

      • 410 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      3,4(17)Ohodnotit

      Exploring the theme of erotic fixation, this book delves into how obsession and misguided love are portrayed in cinema. It analyzes various films that depict intense emotional entanglements, highlighting the psychological complexities of characters driven by desire. Through critical essays and case studies, the work examines the impact of obsession on relationships and the often tragic outcomes that follow. This insightful exploration reveals the darker side of love and desire in film, making it a compelling read for cinema enthusiasts and those intrigued by human emotions.

      Cinema of Obsession
    • L.A. Noir: The City as Character

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      3,4(37)Ohodnotit

      Exploring noir cinema through a Los Angeles lens, this guide highlights how the city's diverse landscapes reflect themes of urban corruption and existential fatalism. It features a range of films, from classics like "Double Indemnity" and "Sunset Boulevard" to modern hits such as "Mulholland Drive" and "Pulp Fiction." With over 150 photographs, many unpublished, the book showcases the evolving backdrop of these iconic movies, revealing the intricate relationship between setting and storytelling in the noir genre.

      L.A. Noir: The City as Character