Curtis, James
Buster Keaton
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385354219
- author:
- Curtis, James
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Alfred A. Knopf
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 832
- Dimensions:
- 23.8 x 15.2 x 4.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life by James Curtis is a major biography that explores the life and career of the legendary comedian and filmmaker. This in-depth study reveals Keaton's innovative approach to physical comedy, which elevated it to an art form, and his remarkable achievements behind the camera. Keaton's unique face, often described as "hauntingly handsome," became instantly recognizable, and his deadpan stare in a porkpie hat is still iconic today. However, few people know about Keaton's gifted filmmaking skills, which were evident in films such as Sherlock Jr., The Navigator, and Steamboat Bill, Jr. Through nineteen short comedies and twelve magnificent features, Curtis sheds new light on Keaton's remarkable career, revealing a complex and fascinating individual who was both a comedy king and a visionary filmmaker.
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