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City That Never Sleeps: New York And The Filmic Imagination
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New York, More Than Any Other City, Has Held A Special Fascination For Filmmakers And Viewers. In Every Decade Of Hollywood Filmmaking, Artists Of The Screen Have Fixated Upon This Fascinating Place For Its Tensions And Promises, Dazzling Illumination And Fearsome Darkness.The Glittering Skyscrapers Of Such Films As On The Town Have Shadowed The Characteristic Seedy Streets In Which Desperate, Passionate Stories Have Played Outas In Scandal Sheet And The Pawnbroker. In Other Films, The City Is A Cauldron Of Bright Lights, Technology, Empire, Egotism, Fear, Hunger, And Changethe Scenic Epitome Of America In The Modern Age.From Street Scene And Breakfast At Tiffany'S To Rosemary'S Baby, The Warriors, And 25Th Hour, The Sixteen Essays In This Book Explore The Cinematic Representation Of New York As A City Of Experience, As A Locus Of Ideographic Characters And Spaces, As A City Of Moves And Traps, And As A Site Of Allurement And Danger. Contributors Consider The Work Of Woody Allen, Blake Edwards, Alfred Hitchcock, Gregory La Cava, Spike Lee, Sidney Lumet, Vincente Minnelli, Roman Polanski, Martin Scorsese, Andy Warhol, And Numerous Others.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point eight inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains three hundred four pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of New York in film.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is paperback bound, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Murray Pomerance, known for his work on cinema and cultural studies.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the genre of Performing Arts, focusing on film studies and cultural analysis.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and starting from the first page; it is suitable for general audiences.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for students? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for students studying film, culture, or performing arts.
- Q: Can I use this book for a film studies course? A: Yes, this book is an excellent resource for film studies courses, providing critical essays on New York's cinematic representation.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place, upright, to prevent damage and maintain its condition.
- Q: Can I clean this book? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth to keep it clean.
- Q: Is this book safe for young readers? A: Yes, there are no explicit adult themes, making it safe for young readers interested in film.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange policy.
- Q: Does this book come with a warranty? A: No, this book does not come with a warranty, as it is a printed item.
- Q: How do I return this book if I don't like it? A: You can return the book by following the return policy outlined by the seller.
- Q: What if I have questions about the content? A: You can refer to the book's introduction or contact the author’s publisher for more information.
- Q: Is this book available in digital format? A: The current details do not specify if this book is available in digital format; check with the publisher for options.