The cinema of Jan Švankmajer : dark alchemy /
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Imprint: | London ; New York : Wallflower Press, 2008. |
| Description: | vii, 247 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Directors' cuts Directors' cuts. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7359874 |
| Summary: | The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer explores the legacy of this legendary Czech surrealist filmmaker, a key influence on directors such as Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton, and one of the greatest animators in cinema history. This updated second edition - still the only full-length study of his work--features contributions from scholars and colleagues within the Czech Surrealist movement, as well as a new chapter on Svankmajer's feature films and an extended interview with Svankmajer himself. This volume is required reading for all budding animators and disciples of surrealism. |
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| Item Description: | "First edition published in 1995 as Dark alchemy: the films of Jan Švankmajer by Flicks Books, Trowbridge, Wiltshire"--T.p. verso. |
| Physical Description: | vii, 247 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-237), filmography (p. 216-220) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781905674466 1905674465 1905674457 9781905674459 |
