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Cornell Woolrich : from pulp noir to film noir /

"Woolrich's novels and short stories are examined, as are films adapted from these works. This work shows how Woolrich's techniques and themes influenced the noir genre. Twenty-two stories and 29 films compose the bulk of the study, though other films noirs are also considered because...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Renzi, Thomas C., 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
Subjects:
Woolrich, Cornell, > 1903-1968 > Criticism and interpretation.
Woolrich, Cornell, > 1903-1968 > Film adaptations.
Noir fiction, American > History and criticism.
Film noir > History and criticism.
Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:"Woolrich's novels and short stories are examined, as are films adapted from these works. This work shows how Woolrich's techniques and themes influenced the noir genre. Twenty-two stories and 29 films compose the bulk of the study, though other films noirs are also considered because of their relevance to Woolrich's plots, themes, and characters"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 371 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-357) and index.
ISBN:078642351X (softcover : alk. paper)