Woody, From Antz to Zelig: A Reference Guide to Woody Allen's Creative Work, 1964-1998
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“A big bonus--particularly helpful to film students--are the entries on major themes in Woody Allen's works (death, Holocaust, little-man humor, magic, etc.). [T]his is an excellent reference work that is enjoyable to read--not just randomly but from beginning to end. All general, academic, and technical film collections.”–
“Most academic libraries and large public libraries will find this a useful addition to their collections.”–
Book Description
Alphabetically arranged, the entries in this encyclopedic study cover Woody Allen's movies, plays, fiction, television shows, and stand-up comedy from 1964 through 1998. Film entries begin with basic production information followed by a literary analysis of the work, which considers how and why Allen develops new narrative forms for conveying his stories. The dominant themes in Allen's work and the literary and cultural traditions he draws upon are discussed. Entries draw connections among Allen's works, outline his relationships with specific cinematographers and actors, point out major influences, and demonstrate how Allen fits into the Western canon of literature, film, and philosophy. Collectively, the entries reveal a serious and substantial artist whose experimentation with narrative form and structure enables him to explore human nature and human relationships in a new, innovative, and insightful manner.
Woody, From Antz to Zelig: A Reference Guide to Woody Allen's Creative Work, 1964-1998
Woody, From Antz to Zelig: A Reference Guide to Woody Allen's Creative Work, 1964-1998,Richard A. Schwartz,Greenwood Press,0313311331,Allen, Woody,Allen, Woody - Prose & Criticism,American - General,Biography / Autobiography,Communication,Criticism and interpretation,Entertainment & Performing Arts - Movie Directors,Film & Video - General,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication
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