A Companion to Woody Allen

Bok av Bailey Peter J Bailey
Edited by two renowned Allen experts, A Companion to Woody Allen presents a collection of 26 original essays on the director s films. Contributions offer a number of divergent critical perspectives while expanding the contexts in which his work is understood. * A timely companion by the authors of two of the most important books on Allen to date * Illuminates the films of Woody Allen from a number of divergent critical perspectives * Explores the contexts in which his work should be understood * Assesses Allen s remarkable filmmaking career from its early beginnings and investigates the conflicts and contradictions that suffuse it * Discusses Allen s recognition as a global cinematic figure