About this title: Andrew Sarris is one of the most influential film critics in American history, the man behind the concept of "auteur theory," in which cinema was organized as a history of individuals and their signature styles. Writing for the Village Voice throughout the 1960s, Sarris verbally sparred with New York's other leading critic, the biting and sarcastic New Yorker writer Pauline Kael. Published in 1968, THE AMERICAN CINEMA is Sarris's seminal work, laying out the foundations of his theory of the auteur, and tracing the history of the cinema through the careers of its greatest directors. With a ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: E.P. Dutton & Co., New York
Date Published: (c.1968)
Description: Good. NOISBN. [decent reading/reference copy; 2-inch separation of front cover from binding at top of front hinge, moderate overall wear]. Trade PB One of the most-referenced (and thus heavily thumbed) of all film texts, nothing less than the American Auteurists' Bible. No matter what direction the later critical assessment (Sarris's or the rest of us) of any given director might haven taken, it has always been near-impossible to completely stop thinking of say, John Huston or Elia Kazan as ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Little Rock, Arkansas
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780306807282ISBN:0306807289
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A brilliant book that elevated American directors from Craftsmen to artists 394 pages, read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Da Capo Pr
Date Published: 1996-08-21
ISBN-13:9780306807282ISBN:0306807289
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780306807282. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780306807282ISBN:0306807289
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Description: A good reading copy only. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. A former library book with the usual identifiers in a protective glossy dust jacket covering. Stated first edition. -, Hard Cover, Good / Good. read more
Description: Used-Good. Ex-Library. Hardcover. We individually inspect and grade each book. Our books are professionally packaged and processed quickly. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: E. P. Dutton, New York
Date Published: 1968
Description: Octavo; 383 pp (including index and chronology); no dustjacket; Very Good+ black and yellow stamped red cloth; lightly sunned and creased spine, little edgewear, minor small quiet soil spots; else clean tight copy. read more
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: E.P. Dutton, New York
Date Published: 1968
Description: Near fine in very good soiled and chipped unclipped dust jacket. Spine lettering is fading. Sarris's brilliant cataloguing and compassionate analysis of the work of American movie directors. 383 pp. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr (T)
Date Published: 3/1/1986
ISBN-13:9780226735009ISBN:0226735001
Description: Good. 0226735001 Ex-library book with usual markings. Clean text. SATISF GNTD + SHIPS W/IN 24 HRS. Sorry, no APO deliveries. Ships in a padded envelope with free tracking. A2Ey. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr (T)
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780226735009ISBN:0226735001
Description: Good. Clean pages good condition overall minor shelf wear sharp corners tight spine All new inventory received to basement All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Perseus Books Group
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780306807282ISBN:0306807289
Description: New. "The auteur theory, of which film criticAndrew Sarris was the leading American proponent, holds that artistry in cinema can be largely attributed to film directors, who, while often working against the" read more
"Along with the Truffaut Hitchcock interviews, still my favorite book on film. Hardly a day goes by that I don't glance through a few director profiles or year-by-year lists of American movies. Indsipensible. I haven't found Sarris as trustworthy a critic in recent years, but always value what he has to say. Sad to hear he's been let go by the New York Observer."
"Strong opinions (many of which I disagreed with), interesting organization--all major directors fit into various categories like "Expressive Esoterica" or "Less Than Meets the Eye"--a thought-provoking read"
"The most efficient and learned book on film I've ever read, Sarris' supreme intellect shines through this collection of fiercely focused evaluations of American film's most iconic directors."
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