Book Description
Introducing readers to one of the must influentialfilm movements of the 20th century, responsiblefor such widely-known classics as Nosferatu,Metropolis and The Blue Angel, this PocketEssential travels all the way from Germany in theswinging Twenties to explain the context and mainthemes of German Expressionism, to America in the'40s and '50s, where exiles such as Billy Wilderand Fritz Lang were transforming Hollywood. Packedfull of facts and analysis of many classic films,this is the best starting point for anyoneinterested in this period of film history.
Publishers Weekly
“These miniature guides are packed to the margins with important facts and enlightening commentary.”
