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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. New in paperback, the definitive collection of one of America's most distinctive film criticsA stunning showcase of film critic Manny Farber's best writing on classic movies and film titans, from Martin Scorsese to Werner HerzogFarber was an early discoverer of many filmmakers later acclaimed as American masters: Val Lewton, Preston Sturges, Samuel Fuller, Raoul Walsh, Anthony Mann. A prodigiously gifted painter himself, he brought to his writing an artist's eye for what was on the screen. Alert to any filmmaker, no matter how marginal or unsung, who was "doing go-for-broke art and not caring what comes of it," he was uncompromising in his contempt for pretension and trendiness, for, as he put it, directors who "pin the viewer to the wall and slug him with wet towels of artiness and significance."The excitement of his criticism, however, has less to do with his particular likes and dislikes than with the quality of attention he paid to each film as it unfolds, to the "chains of rapport and intimate knowledge" in its moment-to-moment reality. To transcribe that knowledge he created a prose that, in Robert Polito's words, allows for "oddities, muddles, crises, contradictions, dead ends, multiple alternatives, and divergent vistas." The result is critical essays that are themselves works of art.Farber on Film brings together this extraordinary body of work in its entirety for the first time, from his early and previously uncollected weekly reviews for The New Republic and The Nation to his brilliant later essays (some written in collaboration with his wife Patricia Patterson) on Godard, Fassbinder, Herzog, Scorsese, Altman, and others. Featuring an introduction by editor Robert Polito that examines in detail the stages of Farber's career and his enduring significance as writer and thinker, Farber on Film is a landmark volume that will be a classic in American criticism. "A special publication of the Library of America." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condition: New. Editor(s): Polito, Robert. Num Pages: 824 pages. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165. Weight in Grams: 367. . 2016. Reprint. Paperback. . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Manny Farber (1917-2008) was a distinctive American movie critic known for his concept of "termite art," which emphasizes focused, eccentric virtuosity over grandiosity. His unique prose style, characterized by jazz-like phrasing and vibrant twists, made each review an engaging experience. Esteemed by peers, Susan Sontag hailed him as "the liveliest, smartest, most original film critic," while Peter Bogdanovich praised his sharp perceptions and brilliance. Farber was an early supporter of many filmmakers who later became American masters, such as Val Lewton, Preston Sturges, and Samuel Fuller. As a talented painter, he infused his writing with an artist's perspective, keenly recognizing filmmakers dedicated to "go-for-broke art." He openly criticized pretension, rejecting directors who overwhelmed viewers with "wet towels of artiness." The essence of his criticism lies in the attentive exploration of each film's unfolding reality, capturing its complexities and nuances. His prose embraces "oddities, muddles, crises, contradictions," resulting in critical essays that are works of art themselves. This collection presents Farber's complete works, including early reviews and later essays on directors like Godard and Scorsese, alongside an introduction by Robert Polito that reflects on Farber's career and lasting impact on American criticism.…