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Joel and Ethan Coen make up one of the most original and unconventional movie-making partnerships to come out of America at the end of the 20th century. From their debut tour de force "Blood Simple" to the hugely acclaimed "The Man Who Wasn't There", the brothers' films have attracted critical kudos and commercial success in equal measure due to their irreverent, individual and technically virtuoso nature. Each of their films defies categorisation, yet you're never in any doubt you're watching a Coen brothers movie. This exploration of the movie career of Hollywood's best-loved outsiders charts their rise from cult favourites to box-office contenders, whilst combining indispensable reference material and critical analysis of their films.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #265200 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 340 pages

Review
"'Beautifully judged and carefully considered, it is a joy to read from start to finish' Film Review"

From the Back Cover
The Coen brothers make up one of the most original and unconventional filmmaking partnerships to come out of America at the end of the twentieth century. From their debut tour de force Blood Simple to the hugely acclaimed Fargo, the brothers' films have attracted critical kudos and commercial success in equal measure. Each of their films is unique, yet you're never in any doubt you're watching a Coen brothers movie.

This guide is a chronological exploration of the filmmaking career of Hollywood's best-loved outsiders, charting their rise from cult favourites to box office contenders. The book combines indispensable reference material with critical analysis of their films, from the elegiac Miller's Crossing to the surrealistic Barton Fink and the Odyssean caper O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Eddie Robson is a writer and journalist who has authored numerous books including Film Noir and Who’s Next: An Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Doctor Who.

About the Author
Eddie Robson is an experienced journalist, and has covered film, television, music, books and computer games. His professional credits include the Guardian, Film Review, What DVD and SFX magazine.

Customer Reviews

A Must Have for any Coen Brothers Fan
The ideal Coen Brothers companion. A highly informative and enjoyable guide whether you are a die hard fan or a Coen Brothers beginner. Essential reference material with facinating trivia plus critical analysis of all of their films from 'Blood Simple' to 'Intolerable Cruelty'. Insights revealing the storys behind the films plus quotes from the film gurus themselves gives you a true picture of the masters of celluloid and their work. A fully comprehensive guide. Superb.

Everything you wanted to know about the Coens!
As a fan of the Coen brothers' movies, this book was simply brilliant. Full of relevant and interesting analysis, it did what all good film books should do: make you want to see the films again. The only downside is that the book (or my edition, at least) only covers up to The Man Who Wasn't There, therefore missing out on the Coens' last two films, Intolerable Cruelty and The Ladykillers. However, considering the disappointment of both these films, maybe it's not such a loss. This book really changed my view of the films (though I still think The Hudsucker Proxy stinks), and has definitely enhanced my enjoyment of them. What better recommendation could there be?