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Los Angeles is an ideal city for film noir for both economic and aesthetic reasons. This title presents discussion of nine films that explores such topics as why certain settings are appropriate for film noir, why LA has been a favorite of authors such as Raymond Chandler, and relevant political developments in the area.

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LA Noir Nine Dark Visions of the City of Angels

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      Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
      Publication Date: 2/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786437405, 978-0786437405
      ISBN10: 0786437405

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      Book Synopsis
      Los Angeles is an ideal city for film noir for both economic and aesthetic reasons. This title presents discussion of nine films that explores such topics as why certain settings are appropriate for film noir, why LA has been a favorite of authors such as Raymond Chandler, and relevant political developments in the area.

      Trade Review
      Entertaining - Choice; ""offers a detailed analysis"" - C&RL News; ""a real wowser"" - Classic Images.

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