Four essential questions: Why does one fish? How should one properly fish? What relations are created in fishing? And what effects does fishing have on the future? "Haunted by Waters" is a self-examination by the author as he constructs his own narrative and tries to answer these questions for himself. But it is also a thorough examination of the answers he uncovers in the course of reading what's been written on the subject. As his own story unfolds, Mark Browning analyzes angling literature from the Bible to Norman Maclean, always bringing his inquiry back to the same source: the...
Four essential questions: Why does one fish? How should one properly fish? What relations are created in fishing? And what effects does fishing have o...
David Fincher is one of the most exciting filmmakers working in Hollywood today. He has produced a string of groundbreaking films that have achieved both critical and commercial success, while constantly challenging audiences to rethink their expectations of generic boundaries. "David Fincher: Films That Scar" is the first truly analytical work on the films of this mysterious and complex filmmaker.
This insightful book analyzes all of Fincher's feature films, as well as examples of his commercials and pop videos, tracing key influences that include his background in special effects. It...
David Fincher is one of the most exciting filmmakers working in Hollywood today. He has produced a string of groundbreaking films that have achieve...
This first full-length consideration of this noted director's work, "Wes Anderson: Why His Movies Matter" is organized chronologically to encompass all of Anderson's films, from 1996's "Bottle Rocket" to "Rushmore," " The Royal Tenenbaums," and the 2009 release, "The Fantastic Mr. Fox." The study includes analysis of Anderson's work in commercials, his representation of race and class, his main stylistic influences, and his innovations in the use of frame.
Beyond that, author Mark Browning considers whether Anderson's allusions create resonance or simply play a game with an audience...
This first full-length consideration of this noted director's work, "Wes Anderson: Why His Movies Matter" is organized chronologically to encompass...
