Nordic Noir The Pocket Essential Guide to Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Film and TV |
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| Author:
| Forshaw, Barry |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84243-987-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Oldcastle Books, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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A compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre. The information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films and TV adaptations from Scandinavia. Includes Sjöwall and Wahlöö's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's Wallander to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and cult TV hits such as The Killing, The Bridge and Borgen; up to the hugely successful books and films of...
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A compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre. The information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films and TV adaptations from Scandinavia. Includes Sjöwall and Wahlöö's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's Wallander to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and cult TV hits such as The Killing, The Bridge and Borgen; up to the hugely successful books and films of the current king of the field, Norway's Jo Nesbo.