Clint Eastwood (Pocket Essential series) - Softcover

Carlson, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903047811 ISBN 13: 9781903047811

Publisher: Pocket Essentials, 2002

Synopsis

Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Clint Eastwood was catapulted to film stardom as "The Man With No Name" in Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns. Once established as a star, he became the John Wayne of his era, an American icon whose box-office drawing power remained undiluted three decades later, despite unfriendly critics, unfavourable gossip, and unspectacular forays into politics. Uniquely, Eastwood used his new-found star status to launch a second, and arguably more successful career as a director. This book analyzes all of Eastwood's films as a director, and includes information about his acting career, particularly those films directed by members of his "stock company," as well as tracing the influences of his work.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are brief, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on popular culture or history. There’s also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs, students, and inquiring minds, these are great entry–level books that build into an essential library.

About the Author:

Carlson received a B.A. from The University of Iowa in 1999 and is currently a New York City Teaching Fellow.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pocket Essentials
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1903047811
• ISBN 13: 9781903047811
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96