The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer Dark Alchemy |
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| Editor:
| Hames, Peter |
| Series title: | Directors' Cuts Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-905674-46-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Imprint: | Wallflower Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $157.95 |
Book Description:
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The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer explores the legacy of this legendary Czech surrealist filmmaker, a key influence on directors such as Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton, and one of the greatest animators in cinema history. This updated second edition - still the only full-length study of his work--features contributions from scholars and colleagues within the Czech Surrealist movement, as well as a new chapter on Svankmajer's feature films and an extended interview with Svankmajer...
More Description The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer explores the legacy of this legendary Czech surrealist filmmaker, a key influence on directors such as Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton, and one of the greatest animators in cinema history. This updated second edition - still the only full-length study of his work--features contributions from scholars and colleagues within the Czech Surrealist movement, as well as a new chapter on Svankmajer's feature films and an extended interview with Svankmajer himself. This volume is required reading for all budding animators and disciples of surrealism.