{"product_id":"the-coen-brothers-hardcover","title":"The Coen Brothers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Jolin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA series of definitive guides to the most influential film directors of our time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Charting the rise of these iconic filmmakers from their early years, through their breakout films and their evolution into cinematic greats, these neatly packaged guides are a must-have for any movie fan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each title contains perceptive and insightful text about the director's work, their inspirations, their unique filmmaking style and their favoured collaborations with actors, screenwriters and musicians. With discussion and in-depth analysis of each film in their canon, and packed with images from their films, as well as intriguing behind-the-scenes shots, these books provide an intimate celebration of each director's work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gangster movie, Western, film noir, rom com, screwball, musical, even the Biblical epic... There are few genres left untouched and untwisted by sibling visionaries Joel and Ethan Coen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Since 1984's \u003ci\u003eBlood Simple\u003c\/i\u003e, the inscrutable brothers have effortlessly forged their own cinematic path, avoiding prevailing trends while crafting bold, stylish and witty movies that feel fresh and distinctive despite being deeply rooted in their creators' filmic passion and knowledge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a definitive guide to that path, bringing the reader through Joel and Ethan's 20 features (not counting the mezzanine) and exploring the themes, the tropes, the gags, the familiar faces - while also taking in all the Coen curios that litter this quirkily winding byway. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Texas to Minnesota, from Homer to Shakespeare, from Bluegrass to Busby Berkeley, from wrestling to bowling, from lost hats to severed toes, this book covers everything that one might reasonably consider (to use a word that would likely make Joel and Ethan wince) 'Coenesque'... And then some.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan Jolin is a film journalist and contributing editor to \u003ci\u003eEmpire\u003c\/i\u003e, the world's biggest movie magazine. He also writes for \u003ci\u003eScreen International \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTime Out\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the editor and co-founder of Senet magazine, about the craft and culture of board gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 7.89 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754982932768,"sku":"9781529438482","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/afe1138b70d2e4db4ab8876926918c09.webp?v=1780047570","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-coen-brothers-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}