David Cronenberg's A History of Violence by Bart Beaty (English) Hardcover Book

Description: David Cronenberg's A History of Violence by Bart Beaty David Cronenbergs A History of Violence - the lead title in the new Canadian Cinema series - presents readers with a lively study of some of the filmmakers favourite themes: violence, concealment, transformation, sex, and guilt. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Arguably the most famous and critically acclaimed Canadian filmmaker, David Cronenberg is celebrated equally for his early genre films, like Scanners (1981) and The Fly (1986), and his dark artistic vision in films such as Dead Ringers (1988) and Crash (1996). The 2005 film A History of Violence was a mainstream success that marked Cronenbergs return to the commercial fold of Hollywood after years of independent art house filmmaking. His international reputation grew and the film was honoured with numerous awards and two Oscar nominations (for screenwriter Josh Olson and supporting actor William Hurt). David Cronenbergs A History of Violence - the lead title in the new Canadian Cinema series - presents readers with a lively study of some of the filmmakers favourite themes: violence, concealment, transformation, sex, and guilt.Bart Beaty introduces us to Cronenbergs film, situating it in the context of its aesthetic influences, and argues for its uniquely English-Canadian qualities. The author contends that A History of Violence is a nuanced study of masquerade and disguise, a film that thwarts our expectations of film genre as much as it challenges our perception of national geography and cultural mythology. As a contribution to the Canadian Cinema series, the volume also presents readers with an overview of Cronenbergs career, the production history of the film, a discussion of its critical reception, and a filmography.David Cronenbergs A History of Violence is a book for fans, critics, and cinephiles alike. Author Biography Bart Beaty is a professor in the Department of English at the University of Calgary. Long Description Arguably the most famous and critically acclaimed Canadian filmmaker, David Cronenberg is celebrated equally for his early genre films, like Scanners (1981) and The Fly (1986), and his dark artistic vision in films such as Dead Ringers (1988) and Crash (1996). The 2005 film A History of Violence was a mainstream success that marked Cronenbergs return to the commercial fold of Hollywood after years of independent art house filmmaking. His international reputation grew and the film was honoured with numerous awards and two Oscar nominations (for screenwriter Josh Olson and supporting actor William Hurt). David Cronenbergs A History of Violence - the lead title in the new Canadian Cinema series - presents readers with a lively study of some of the filmmakers favourite themes: violence, concealment, transformation, sex, and guilt. Bart Beaty introduces us to Cronenbergs film, situating it in the context of its aesthetic influences, and argues for its uniquely English-Canadian qualities. The author contends that A History of Violence is a nuanced study of masquerade and disguise, a film that thwarts our expectations of film genre as much as it challenges our perception of national geography and cultural mythology. As a contribution to the Canadian Cinema series, the volume also presents readers with an overview of Cronenbergs career, the production history of the film, a discussion of its critical reception, and a filmography. David Cronenbergs A History of Violence is a book for fans, critics, and cinephiles alike. Details ISBN0802099327 Author Bart Beaty Short Title DAVID CRONENBERGS HIST OF VIOL Publisher University of Toronto Press Series Canadian Cinema Language English ISBN-10 0802099327 ISBN-13 9780802099327 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 01 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Edition 2nd DOI 10.1604/9780802099327 UK Release Date 2008-10-15 Pages 112 Publication Date 2008-10-15 Alternative 9780802096227 DEWEY 791.430233092 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-10-14 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:161815722;

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