Directed by Vincente Minnelli

Stephen Harvey

ISBN 10: 0870704745 / ISBN 13: 9780870704741

Published by Harper & Row, 1989

About this Item

One of a kind. Personally inscribed by Liza Minnelli to her lifelong friend Pamela Reinhardt Lewis. Lavish critical appraisal of the films of Liza s father, Vincente. Put out by the Museum of Modern Art when they did a full scale retrospective of his work in 1989. Text by late curator Stephen Harvey. In near-fine condition. Jacket protected in archival Brodart cover. From the estate of Pamela Reinhardt Lewis. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Will be shipped with care. Q.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Directed by Vincente Minnelli
• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0870704745
• ISBN 13: 9780870704741
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Book by Harvey, Stephen

From Library Journal

Harvey argues that Minnelli deserves a place in the pantheon of American feature directors alongside Ford, Hitchcock, Welles, et al. Film history, according to Harvey, associate curator of the Museum of Modern Art's Department of Film, has slighted Minnelli because of his long career under MGM contract (1940-66). Scholars usually cast the restraints of the studio system as the major antagonist of the serious director. Therefore the cogency of Minnelli's personal style has either been missed altogether or (wrongly) surmised to be simply more of the stylish extravagance endemic to the "majors." Destined to reign as the definitive study of Minnelli's work because of its ebullient engrossment in detail and historical gestalt, this is also the first major monograph devoted to the topic. On a scale rivaling an erotic reverie in dance by Minnelli, Harvey's mellifluous tribute has great appeal. Essential for all film collections.
- Robert Rayher, Sch. of the Art Inst. of Chicago
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