Browning, M

David Cronenberg: Author or Filmmaker?

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ISBN 13:
9781841501734
author:
Browning, M
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
172mm X 229mm
Genre:
Performing Arts
Condition:
New
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David Cronenberg: Author or Filmmaker? explores the complex relationship between literature and filmmaking through the work of acclaimed director David Cronenberg. Film scholar Mark Browning examines how Cronenberg's films draw inspiration from literary fiction, including works by William Burroughs, J.G. Ballard, and Patrick McGrath. This book delves into Cronenberg's narrative structures, auteurism, and the psychological frameworks that underpin his films. By comparing his movies to the writings of Vladimir Nabokov, Angela Carter, and Bret Easton Ellis, Browning sheds new light on Cronenberg's unique approach to storytelling. A valuable resource for anyone interested in film adaptation studies and the symbiotic relationship between literature and filmmaking. A comprehensive analysis of David Cronenberg's work, this book is a worthwhile read for those seeking to understand the intricacies of his films and their literary influences.

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