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ReAgitator: A Decade of Writing on Takashi Miike
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From outrageous flavour of the month to respected modern master Takashi Miike s rise to fame has been stellar. The former bad boy of Japanese film is now a regular at the world s most prestigious film festivals.Tom Mes, whose groundbreaking Agitator: The Cinema of Takashi Miike helped shape this filmmaker s international career, has been along for the ride ever since Audition turned heads and stomachs at the turn of the millennium. This new book collects more than ten years worth of his writing on Miike. From dusty film sets in Japan to festival intrigue on the Riviera, and from the straighttovideo ghetto to the stage, Mes covers the full scope of this unclassifiable filmmaker s life and work with the kind of detail and intimacy that only an insider can provide.Fully endorsed by the filmmaker himself, the fullcolour ReAgitator: A Decade of Writing on Takashi Miike also features a provocative foreword and a gallery of unique set photos by longtime Miike collaborator Christian Storms.This book is not Agitator Part 2. It doesn t continue where the first one left off, but rather collects the vast majority of the writing on Miike that Mes has done over the years for magazines, websites, DVD liner notes, in nonEnglishlanguage books, as well as for festival catalogues. This luxurious coffeetable hardback also contains previously unpublished material, like an interview recorded at the 2005 Venice film festival, plus a piece on 13 Assassins written exclusively for this book.The wide variety of sources and formats of these texts entails that there is an equally wide variety in styles, tones, and approaches: from impressionistic reviews to personal eyewitness accounts and loose, appreciative writeups. ReAgitator is also an opportunity to add some context and background on the development of the Japanese film industry over the past twenty years and Miike s career therein, something that was largely absent from Agitator. The publisher and author also feel very fortunate to be able to include a series of very candid behindthescenes photographs taken during the troubled production of Sukiyaki Western Django.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Re-Agitator: A Decade of Writing on Takashi Miike'? A: The book primarily focuses on the career and works of Takashi Miike, compiling over ten years of writing by Tom Mes that covers various aspects of Miike's filmmaking journey.
- Q: Is this book a continuation of 'Agitator: The Cinema of Takashi Miike'? A: No, 'Re-Agitator' is not a sequel to 'Agitator'. Instead, it gathers various writings on Miike from different sources, showcasing his career and contributions to cinema.
- Q: What type of material can I expect to find in this book? A: The book includes a variety of writings such as reviews, personal accounts, and previously unpublished interviews, offering a comprehensive look at Takashi Miike's life and filmography.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Re-Agitator'? A: The author is Tom Mes, who has been a significant voice in film criticism and has extensively covered Takashi Miike's work over the years.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is a hardcover edition with a total of 160 pages.
- Q: When was 'Re-Agitator' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2013.
- Q: Does the book include any visual content? A: Yes, it features a gallery of unique set photos by Christian Storms, who is a longtime collaborator with Takashi Miike.
- Q: What condition is the book in if listed as 'Very Good'? A: A 'Very Good' condition indicates that the book has been well cared for and may show limited signs of wear, but is overall in excellent condition and fully functional.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into the Japanese film industry? A: Yes, 'Re-Agitator' offers context and background on the development of the Japanese film industry over the past two decades and Takashi Miike's role within it.
- Q: Is there any exclusive content in the book? A: Yes, 'Re-Agitator' contains previously unpublished material, including an exclusive interview recorded at the 2005 Venice Film Festival.