John Alton: Essays on the Cinematographer's Art and Craft
Leon Lewis
(Editor)
Description
Devoted to his craft--sometimes to the detriment of his reputation--cinematographer John Alton (1901-1996) was sought after by such directors as Vincente Minnelli, Richard Brooks and Anthony Mann but was disdained by others of comparable talent. An auteur in the truest sense, Alton established a landmark body of work described by Variety film critic Todd McCarthy as "The essence, and ultimate example, of film noir ... logically created by a cinematographer, not a director." This collection of new essays by filmmakers and film scholars explores the central role Alton's distinctive style of "painting with light" played in formulating the aesthetics of noir, as well as his contributions to other genres.
Product Details
Price
$54.00
Publisher
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Publish Date
July 27, 2020
Pages
190
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.8 X 0.5 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781476666266
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Leon Lewis, professor of film and literature at Appalachian State University, founded and directed the English department's film program for 25 years. He lives in Boone, North Carolina.