Buscombe, Edward

100 Westerns (BFI Screen Guides)

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ISBN 13:: 9781844571123
author:: Buscombe, Edward
format:: Paperback
publisher:: BFI Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 264
Dimensions:: 155mm X 235mm
Genre:: Film theory & criticism
Condition:: New
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The Western: A Cultural Phenomenon in Hollywood Film. This comprehensive guide explores the enduring appeal of the Western genre, tracing its evolution from 19th-century popular culture to its impact on Hollywood's economic structure. From epic Westerns of the 1920s and singing cowboys of the 1930s to the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s, Buscombe examines the defining features of this iconic film style. The book delves into the main cycles of the Western, examining how they reflect and shape American culture. With a focus on the historical context and cultural significance of the genre, this work provides a nuanced understanding of the Western's place in Hollywood history.

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