| American Noir: The Pocket Essential Guide to Us Crime Fiction, Film & TV Contributor(s): Forshaw, Barry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843449188 ISBN-13: 9781843449188 Publisher: Pocket Essentials OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Mystery & Detective Fiction - Performing Arts | Film - Guides & Reviews |
| Series: Pocket Essentials (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.30 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The word "Noir" is used here in its loosest sense: every major living American writer is considered (including the giants Harlan Coben, Patricia Cornwell, James Lee Burke, James Ellroy and Sara Paretsky, as well as non-crime writers such as Stephen King who stray into the genre), often through a concentration on one or two key books. Many exciting new talents are highlighted, and Barry Forshaw's knowledge of--and personal acquaintance with--many of the writers grants valuable insights into this massively popular field. But the crime genre is as much about films and TV as it is about books, and this book is a celebration of the former as well as the latter. American television crime drama in particular is enjoying a new golden age, and all of the important current series are covered here, as well as key important recent films. |