Stagecoach is one of the classics of Hollywood cinema. Made in 1939, it revitalized the Western genre, served as a milestone in John Ford's career, and made John Wayne a star. This volume offers a rich overview of the film in essays by six leading film critics. Approaching Stagecoach from a variety of critical perspectives, they place the film within the contexts of authorship, genre, American history and culture. Also examined are the film's commentary on race, class, gender and democracy, while remaining attentive to the ...
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Stagecoach is one of the classics of Hollywood cinema. Made in 1939, it revitalized the Western genre, served as a milestone in John Ford's career, and made John Wayne a star. This volume offers a rich overview of the film in essays by six leading film critics. Approaching Stagecoach from a variety of critical perspectives, they place the film within the contexts of authorship, genre, American history and culture. Also examined are the film's commentary on race, class, gender and democracy, while remaining attentive to the film's artistry.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780521797436.
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Good (Ex-Library from Visual Studies Workshop, with white stickers on lower spine and rear endpaper; boards are lightly shelfworn/smudged; interior is clean; binding is solid. ) Light grey boards with black lettering; xii, 243 pp.; richly illustrated. "Offers a rich overview of this classic in essays by six leading film critics."--WorldCat.
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Good. The cover shows wear with possible indentations, creases, and small tears. The cover is slightly curled. The book has corner dings. The pages show wear that may include evidence of handling, smudges, and edge discoloration.