- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: FAB Press; New edition edition (7 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903254140
- ISBN-13: 978-1903254141
- Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 20.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,166,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Film Review - Five Stars!
"...Written with knowledge and enthusiasm (the piece on Inferno by Mitch Davis is particularly passionate), this is the ultimate tribute to one of cinema's most unique talents, and its lavish production brings it pretty close to being a work of art itself."
Total Film - Book of the Month!
"Julian Grainger's chapter on Deep Red is the highlight, but Stephen Thrower's reading of Suspiria, Argento's masterpiece, is also first class. The brief look at Argento's TV work and producer/writer credits is something of an afterthought, but that's easy to forgive given the book's other element: the pictures..."
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ignore the three star review on this website. This book is not one dimensional. It takes a variety of critical approaches to understand the complex style and themes of Argento's work. Some of the approaches include the cinema of eye violation (building on ideas from Surrealism and Peeping Tom), Gothic film and literature (the best section, which generates some fascinating ideas on Argento's enigmatic INFERNO), the cinema of painting (ie in moments of stasis images draw attention to themselves to reveal a layer of truth regarding the image), gender structures and their relation to the Gothic, and a look at how the work of Poe helps us generate meaning from Argento's film texts.
These essays generate some fascinating in depth ideas and arguements regarding Argento's work. Also, there are a collection of essays from different writers (all with different ideas and approaches)on every individual Argento film. Some of these, on SUSPIRIA, INFERNO, DEEP RED, OPERA and BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE are excellent. Others are more uninspired, like Kim Newman's take on FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET, and the essays on PHENOMENA and FIVE DAYS IN MILAN. Also, some of the bad Argento films are unfairly highly rated (TRAUMA).
But overall, this is the best book on films I've read. Most of it is written with passion and intelligence, and a great deal of imagination. For people that can't understand this book, or those who complain that it's academic, you're missing the point. If you want to read some fanboy reviews, read FANGORIA; if you want 5 star reviews and lots of adjectives, read Empire. This isn't a consumer book, it's an intelligent book. It's an example of serious, intellectual criticism. If you're not intelligent enough to read it, don't buy it. Get back to Empire, Hot Dog, etc.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Highly recommended. This book is worth the money for the pictures alone.There are many informative essays on Argento's films. There are alsoessays on his influences and subject matter. Anyone who likes his filmswill like this book. Buy!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Must-Have for Argento Fans
24 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
If you are considering buying this book with the intention of a light read, don't waste your time or money. This book goes into depth on Argento's films. The symbolism, the soundtracks and scores, the actors used, the way art plays into the master's stories and so on -- everything is examined by various writers. Even Argento's television shows are looked at. And don't think it's all praise, either. The essays are honest, and each one brings something new to Argento's work.
FAB Press publishes some incredible books on film, and this is no exception. It's a labor of love, like all of FAB's books, and is meant for fans who take their directors/films seriously. Worth it at twice the price.
FAB Press publishes some incredible books on film, and this is no exception. It's a labor of love, like all of FAB's books, and is meant for fans who take their directors/films seriously. Worth it at twice the price.
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