Description
Sergio Leone is a singular figure among Italian filmmakers of the postwar years; his films grow in reputation year after year. Groundbreaking westerns such as his Dollars trilogy and the authoritative Once upon a Time in the West have made Leone one of the most popular and influential directors in world cinema. Christopher Frayling's remarkable biography of Leone-the first ever-affectionately explores his body of work and casts light on little-known details of his life. A wealth of research, story, and insight, Sergio Leone: Something to Do with Death stands as the definitive study of this master filmmaker, crafted by one of our most acclaimed critics and historians.
About the Author
Sir Christopher Frayling is a historian, critic, and award-winning broadcaster. He was chairman of Arts Council England from 2003 until 2010. He was knighted in 2001.
Reviews
"Comprehensive in scope, epic in achievement, Sergio Leone: Something to Do with Death is likely to be the definitive work on Leone." -Times Higher Education Supplement
"Anyone who cares for these violent and poetic films will want to take a look at Frayling's painstaking biography." -Michael Dirda,Washington Post
"Comprehensive and scrupulously prepared." -Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780816646838
Author Christopher Frayling
Format Paperback
Page Count 592
Imprint University of Minnesota Press
Publisher University of Minnesota Press
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 152mm * 43mm
