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This study examines the work of Akira Kurosawa, one of the century's greatest film directors. It discusses his choice of themes, story-telling technique, camera work and directorial style. New to this edition are a revised introduction and filmography, and some additional chapters.

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"A gratifying study for both film buff and critic." * Kirkus Reviews *
"The seminal work on one of the greatest of all film artists, [it] has universally been regarded as a masterpiece of film criticism." * Bloomsbury Review *
"Definitive, readable, and a virtual model for future studies in the field." * Saturday Review *

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    Publisher: University of California Press
    Publication Date: 20/01/1999
    ISBN13: 9780520220379, 978-0520220379
    ISBN10: 0520220374
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This study examines the work of Akira Kurosawa, one of the century's greatest film directors. It discusses his choice of themes, story-telling technique, camera work and directorial style. New to this edition are a revised introduction and filmography, and some additional chapters.

    Trade Review
    "A gratifying study for both film buff and critic." * Kirkus Reviews *
    "The seminal work on one of the greatest of all film artists, [it] has universally been regarded as a masterpiece of film criticism." * Bloomsbury Review *
    "Definitive, readable, and a virtual model for future studies in the field." * Saturday Review *

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