Cornell Woolrich from Pulp Noir to Film Noir |
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| Author:
| Renzi, Thomas C. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-2351-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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Analysing Woolrich's novels and short stories, this book examines films adapted from his works and shows how his techniques and themes influenced the noir genre. Twenty-two stories and 29 films compose this study. An introduction includes his biographical sketch and his relationship to the noir era, illustrated with stills from his classics.
Analysing Woolrich's novels and short stories, this book examines films adapted from his works and shows how his techniques and themes influenced the noir genre. Twenty-two stories and 29 films compose this study. An introduction includes his biographical sketch and his relationship to the noir era, illustrated with stills from his classics.