Joseph McBride
Searching for John Ford
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571225002
- author:
- Joseph McBride
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 848
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.6 x 4.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Joseph McBride presents a deeply insightful and meticulously documented narrative about John Ford's life, tracing his journey from humble beginnings to recognition as America's national myth-maker.
The film director's career was marked by controversy and much-decorated achievements, yet this book offers a nuanced exploration of the man behind the movies. From his early days as 'Bull' Feeney to his later success, Ford's life is revealed in all its complexity and contradiction.
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