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Discover the captivating world of Japanese cinema with this essential guide authored by acclaimed film expert Peter Cowie. This brand new trade paperback, ISBN 9781611720754, is a treasure trove for both film enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. Delve into a rich history of Japanese filmmaking, from pre-war classics to modern-day animation, including a detailed exploration of prominent directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro Ozu, and the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. Cowie's deep insights and personal anecdotes provide a unique perspective, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of Japanese cinema.
With comprehensive chapters dedicated to iconic films like 'Tokyo Story', 'Rashomon', and 'Seven Samurai', this book offers perceptive analyses that will satisfy even the most discerning film buffs. Peter Cowie's collaboration with the Criterion Collection ensures that readers can find many of the films discussed within its pages, facilitating a fun and immersive cinematic experience.
This guide not only serves as an introduction for those new to Japanese film but also provides a wealth of information to enrich the knowledge of seasoned viewers. Experience the beauty of Japanese cinema, recognized as one of the world's premier national cinemas, and understand why UNESCO ranks Japan so highly in film production.
**Shipping Information**: Shipping for this item is FREE, however, please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781611720754
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Description:
Peter Cowie is a bona fide expert on international film and has published 30+ books on the subject
His account of Japanese film includes personal encounters with the directors themselves and others icons such as Donald Richie.
A comprehensive guide to Japanese film: from prewar films to 21st-century Japanese animation.
Has the breadth of an introduction for the uninitiated along with perceptive analysis to impress film buffs.
Includes individual chapters dedicated to revered directors Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro Ozu, and Hayao Miyazaki, among others.
Peter Cowie is a frequent collaborator with the Criterion Collection where one can view many of the films mentioned in the book.
Japan is considered to have one of the world's premier national cinemas: for reference, the Criterion Collection hosts 221 Japanese films, surpassed only by the United States and France in quantity.
The British Film Institute ranks Ozu's Tokyo Story and Late Spring as the 3rd and 15th greatest film of all time respectively. Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Rashomon rank 17th and 26th respectively. Distinguished film critic Roger Ebert has sited Ozu's Floating Weeds and Kurosawa's Ikiru on his 10 greatest films of all time. All 6 of which feature in this book.
Japanese film auteurs such as Ozu and Kurosawa receive individual chapters dedicated to their oeuvre, so too does the international face of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki.
According to UNESCO, Japan has consistently ranked as the 4th largest film-producing country, in terms of number of films produced, and 3rd, in terms of gros
With comprehensive chapters dedicated to iconic films like 'Tokyo Story', 'Rashomon', and 'Seven Samurai', this book offers perceptive analyses that will satisfy even the most discerning film buffs. Peter Cowie's collaboration with the Criterion Collection ensures that readers can find many of the films discussed within its pages, facilitating a fun and immersive cinematic experience.
This guide not only serves as an introduction for those new to Japanese film but also provides a wealth of information to enrich the knowledge of seasoned viewers. Experience the beauty of Japanese cinema, recognized as one of the world's premier national cinemas, and understand why UNESCO ranks Japan so highly in film production.
**Shipping Information**: Shipping for this item is FREE, however, please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781611720754
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Description:
Peter Cowie is a bona fide expert on international film and has published 30+ books on the subject
His account of Japanese film includes personal encounters with the directors themselves and others icons such as Donald Richie.
A comprehensive guide to Japanese film: from prewar films to 21st-century Japanese animation.
Has the breadth of an introduction for the uninitiated along with perceptive analysis to impress film buffs.
Includes individual chapters dedicated to revered directors Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro Ozu, and Hayao Miyazaki, among others.
Peter Cowie is a frequent collaborator with the Criterion Collection where one can view many of the films mentioned in the book.
Japan is considered to have one of the world's premier national cinemas: for reference, the Criterion Collection hosts 221 Japanese films, surpassed only by the United States and France in quantity.
The British Film Institute ranks Ozu's Tokyo Story and Late Spring as the 3rd and 15th greatest film of all time respectively. Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Rashomon rank 17th and 26th respectively. Distinguished film critic Roger Ebert has sited Ozu's Floating Weeds and Kurosawa's Ikiru on his 10 greatest films of all time. All 6 of which feature in this book.
Japanese film auteurs such as Ozu and Kurosawa receive individual chapters dedicated to their oeuvre, so too does the international face of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki.
According to UNESCO, Japan has consistently ranked as the 4th largest film-producing country, in terms of number of films produced, and 3rd, in terms of gros