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The Emperor And The Wolf: The Lives And Films Of Akira Kurosawa And Toshiro Mifune
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The First And Long Overdue Englishlanguage Biography Of Two Of The World'S Great Cinema Figures. Akira Kurosawa And Toshiro Mifune Made Sixteen Feature Films Together, Including Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Throne Of Blood, Yojimbo, And High And Low All Undisputed Masterworks Of World Cinema. Kurosawa'S Films Inspired Blockbuster Remakes And Influenced Directors Like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, And Martin Scorsese. Meanwhile, Mifune Virtually Invented The Roaming Warrior Rogue, A Character Adapted With Great Success By Actors Like Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery, Bruce Willis, And Countless Others. Their Impact On The International Film World Is Undisputable, Yet At The Very Height Of Their Abilities, Kurosawa And Mifune Went Their Separate Ways. After Red Beard In 1965 They Would Never Work Together Again Nor Would They Ever Achieve The Same Level Of Success Apart As They Had Together.The Emperor And The Wolf Is An Indepth Look At The Life And Work Of These Two Luminaries Of Cinema. Full Of Behindthescenes Details About Their Tumultuous Lives And Stormy Relationships With The Studios And Each Other, It Is Also A Provocative Look At Postwar American And Japanese Culture And The Different Lenses Through Which The Two Societies Viewed Each Other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Emperor and the Wolf' about? A: This book is the first English-language biography of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune, exploring their lives and the sixteen films they created together, which include classics like Rashomon and Seven Samurai.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Stuart Galbraith, who provides an in-depth analysis of the careers and collaborations of Kurosawa and Mifune.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book delves into the artistic collaboration between Kurosawa and Mifune, their impact on cinema, and the cultural dynamics between postwar America and Japan.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Emperor and the Wolf' have? A: The book contains 848 pages, offering a comprehensive look at its subjects.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: When was 'The Emperor and the Wolf' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Kurosawa and Mifune's films? A: Yes, the book provides context and background, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with their work.
- Q: Does the book include behind-the-scenes details? A: Yes, it offers behind-the-scenes insights into the lives and careers of both Kurosawa and Mifune.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The listing describes it as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: This book is a standalone biography, focusing solely on the lives and films of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune.