ReFocus: The Films of Preston Sturges by Jeff Jaeckle (English) Hardcover Book

Description: ReFocus: The Films of Preston Sturges by Jeff Jaeckle, Sarah Kozloff Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This first collection of critical essays on Preston Sturges-director, screenwriter, comic genius of Hollywood-reawakens interest in the filmmakers life and works and reminds readers why his movies continue to be culturally significant and immensely enjoyable. Publisher Description Director, screenwriter and comic genius, Preston Sturges has been an influence on filmmakers ranging from Orson Welles to the Coen brothers. The first person to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, he wrote and directed some of the most bizarre, controversial, and downright hilarious comedies of the 1940s, including Sullivans Travels and Hail the Conquering Hero. He may be the most talented Hollywood filmmaker yet to receive the critical recognition he deserves. The Films of Preston Sturges is a pioneering collection of essays by world-famous scholars that chart Sturges contributions to Hollywood cinema, revealing his pivotal status as an early writer-director, exploring his inimitable style, and making a bold case for his ongoing influence today. Reawakening interest in this filmmakers life and works, this book will remind readers why Sturges movies remain not only immensely enjoyable, but of great cultural significance as well. Author Biography The Editors: Jeff Jaeckle is Instructor of Composition and Literature at Portland Community College. Sarah Kozloff is Professor of Film on the William R. Kenan Jr. Chair, Vassar College. Details ISBN 1474406556 ISBN-13 9781474406550 Title ReFocus: The Films of Preston Sturges Author Jeff Jaeckle, Sarah Kozloff Format Hardcover Year 2015 Pages 336 Publisher Edinburgh University Press GE_Item_ID:133508370; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781474406550

Book Title: ReFocus: The Films of Preston Sturges

Number of Pages: 336 Pages

Publication Name: Refocus: the Films of Preston Sturges

Language: English

Publisher: Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Company University Press

Item Height: 1 in

Subject: Drama, Film / Référence, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / Direction & Production, Film / History & Criticism

Publication Year: 2015

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 22.9 Oz

Item Length: 6.4 in

Author: Sarah Kozloff

Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Performing Arts

Item Width: 9.4 in

Series: Refocus: the American Directors Ser.

Format: Hardcover