Dark Cinema: American Film Noir in Cultural Perspective (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture)

by Jon Tuska

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“Tuska's book is an attempt to link the film noir tradition to a wider world of American culture. Thus it provides not only a description of the cinematic antecedents of the films but also a history of its literary origins. The book also defines noir's typical style, themes and concerns, actors, actresses, and directors.... This book is strongest when it discusses the films themselves.... Selected bibliography and filmography are included. Probably most useful at the lower-division show more undergraduate level.”– Choice show less

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Jon Tuska is the author/editor of numerous works about the American West, co-founder of the Golden West Literary Agency, He lives in Portland, Oregon

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Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsPublic performancesMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
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PN1995.9 .D4 .T79Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion pictures
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