Buster Keaton: A Bio-Bibliography by Joanna Rapf (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Buster Keaton by Joanna Rapf The world-weary cynicism, the acceptance of chaos, and the inevitability of the fading of romance that seem to characterize a post-holocaust generation make Keaton a favorite with todays audiences; FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The world-weary cynicism, the acceptance of chaos, and the inevitability of the fading of romance that seem to characterize a post-holocaust generation make Keaton a favorite with todays audiences; they prefer his detached cool to Chaplins often impassioned sentimentality and spirited commitment. There is no question that Keaton was an innovative filmmaker with an instinctive awareness of the unique possibilities of the camera and that he anticipated the cinematic strides of such later masters as Renoir, Welles, Antonioni, and Kubrick. Neither his content nor his structure seems dated. We can learn much from him, about the folly of pride, about the importance of persevering, and about the fact that the value of a human life is not measured by money, but by work. Experts, students, and enthusiasts will find great value in this book. Author Biography JOANNA E. RAPF is Associate Professor of English and Film at the University of Oklahoma. She is widely published in film and literature journals and is currently working on a book about her grandfather: Harry Rapf: The Unknown Mogul at MGM.GARY L. GREEN was an Assistant Professor of English at Youngstown State University at the time of his sudden death from cancer at the age of 33. Table of Contents PrefaceBiographyThe Art of Buster KeatonInterviewsBibliographical EssayBibliographical Checklist of Buster Keaton SourcesFilmographyChronological BiographyNotesIndex Review ?Keaton is one of the most important figures in the art of cinema, and any library seriously supporting the study of film should consider this an essential purchase.?-Choice?This book, appearing for the hundredth anniversary of Keatons birth, is as complete as one could be at this time. The filmography is the most nearly complete to date.?-Journal of American Culture"Keaton is one of the most important figures in the art of cinema, and any library seriously supporting the study of film should consider this an essential purchase."-Choice"This book, appearing for the hundredth anniversary of Keatons birth, is as complete as one could be at this time. The filmography is the most nearly complete to date."-Journal of American Culture Promotional Surrealist, existentialist, or forerunner of the theater of the absurd, meta-comedian in the tradition of humor noir: Buster Keaton turns one hundred. Long Description The world-weary cynicism, the acceptance of chaos, and the inevitability of the fading of romance that seem to characterize a post-holocaust generation make Keaton a favorite with todays audiences; they prefer his detached cool to Chaplins often impassioned sentimentality and spirited commitment. There is no question that Keaton was an innovative filmmaker with an instinctive awareness of the unique possibilities of the camera and that he anticipated the cinematic strides of such later masters as Renoir, Welles, Antonioni, and Kubrick. Neither his content nor his structure seems dated. We can learn much from him, about the folly of pride, about the importance of persevering, and about the fact that the value of a human life is not measured by money, but by work. Experts, students, and enthusiasts will find great value in this book. Review Quote "This book, appearing for the hundredth anniversary of Keatons birth, is as complete as one could be at this time. The filmography is the most nearly complete to date." Journal of American Culture Promotional "Headline" Surrealist, existentialist, or forerunner of the theater of the absurd, meta-comedian in the tradition of humor noir: Buster Keaton turns one hundred. Details ISBN0313251487 Year 1995 ISBN-10 0313251487 ISBN-13 9780313251481 Format Hardcover Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States DEWEY 791.43028092 Short Title BUSTER KEATON Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Publication Date 1995-01-24 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 272 Subtitle A Bio-Bibliography UK Release Date 1995-01-24 NZ Release Date 1995-01-24 US Release Date 1995-01-24 Author Joanna Rapf Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience General Series Popular Culture Bio-Bibliographies AU Release Date 1995-01-23 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:16452979;

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