The Coen Brothers

This Book Really Ties the Films Together

Adam Nayman

$60

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Harry N Abrams
01 October 2018

Film, TV & Radio; Individual film directors, film-makers

From such cult hits as Raising Arizona (1987) and The Big Lebowski (1998) to major critical darlings Fargo (1996), No Country for Old Men (2007), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Ethan and Joel Coen have cultivated a bleakly comical, instantly recognizable voice in modern American cinema.

In The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together, film critic Adam Nayman carefully sifts through their complex cinematic universe in an effort to plot, as he puts it, “some Grand Unified Theory of Coen-ness.” The book combines critical text - biography, close film analysis, and enlightening interviews with key Coen collaborators - with a visual aesthetic that honors the Coens’ singular mix of darkness and levity.

Featuring film stills, beautiful and evocative illustrations, punchy infographics, and hard insight, this book will be the definitive exploration of the Coen brothers’ oeuvre.

By: Adam Nayman
Imprint: Harry N Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 311mm, Width: 262mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.940kg
ISBN: 9781419727405
ISBN 10: 1419727400
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 October 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adam Nayman is a film critic in Toronto for TheGlobe and Mail and The Grid and a contributing editor to Cinema Scope. He has written on film for the Village Voice, L.A. Weekly, Film Comment, Cineaste, Montage, POV, Reverse Shot, The Walrus, Saturday Night, Little White Lies, and The Dissolve. He teaches film studies at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University and is a programmer for the Toronto Jewish Film Society. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews for The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together

"“…fans of Joel and Ethan Coen will appreciate this oversized guide to their offbeat oeuvre…” * Newsday * “...it would make a great gift for any Coen fan-boy or fan-girl in your life.” * NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour * “..this detailed compendium is a cinephile’s delight.” * BookPage * “…a marvelous mixture of well-designed coffee table book and thoughtful analysis of a filmmaking team…” * Flavorwire * ...filled with glossy, well-chosen pictures as well as thoughtful, eloquent analysis... * Filmmaker Magazine * ""… film critic Adam Nayman weaves biography, critical analysis, and interviews with Coen collaborators (including longtime cinematographer Roger Deakins) to present the definitive history of the Coen brothers oeuvre.” * Indiewire * “Packed with full page color stills, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews and insightful analysis of each film, this book will put a smile on the face of all film buffs.” * The Detroit Free Press * ...a deep dive into the Coen cinematic universe. * PureWow * “...this book is sure to please the ultimate Coen brothers fan.” * The Wichita Eagle * ...a king-sized guide to the filmmaker’s offbeat oeuvre combining critical text, biography, close film analysis, and enlightening interviews with key Coen collaborators all in one big package. * The Playlist *"