Comments on: New Edition of The Film Noir Encyclopedia Slated for April 2010

By: Cliff Burns

Cliff Burns — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:24:34 +0000

Tony, what a kind offer. Here’s a link to ordering info on my blog:

http://cliffjburns.wordpress.com/orders

SO DARK THE NIGHT is noir and hard-boiled and, I hope, a good read for those who think the book biz is only releasing stale, over-worked formula. The spirits of Val Lewton and James Crumley and Raymond Chandler live on.

Keep up the fine work, chum…

By: Tony D'Ambra

Tony D'Ambra — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:02:53 +0000

Hi Cliff. Thanks for the recommendation for SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT. I will seek it out.

Congratulations on the publication of SO DARK THE NIGHT. Please feel free to post a buy link here.

Tony

By: Cliff Burns

Cliff Burns — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:23:46 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of film noir but my interest deepened as I researched my novel SO DARK THE NIGHT. This encyclopedia looks like a gorgeous new addition to noir scholarship and it’s on my wishlist. One book that was invaluable to me as a resource was Nicholas Christopher’s SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT. Mr. Christopher is a superb novelist and poet and his treatment of noir movies and themes is well-thought out and respectful. LOVED that book…

By: DeeDee

DeeDee — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:50:19 +0000

“I have found the third edition an invaluable reference on American film noir and neo-noir, though the authors’ insistence that film noir is a purely US phenomenon leaves some large gaps…”

Tony, I must admit that is kind of “scary”…What? “The belief by Silver, and Ursini,that film noir is a purely US phenomenon.”
I don’t agree with their “conclusion” at all…
…period.

DeeDee ;)

By: Monday Morning Diary (November 9) « Wonders in the Dark

Monday Morning Diary (November 9) « Wonders in the Dark — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:56:07 +0000

[...] and New York as “noir” cities, but here’s a book that appears to be a must-buy: http://filmsnoir.net/film_noir/new-edition-of-the-film-noir-encyclopedia-slated-for-april-2010.html/... Lovely Judy at Movie Classics is still highlighting the classic Mr. Skeffington: [...]

By: Sam Juliano

Sam Juliano — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:36:23 +0000

Ed’s book looks great too Tony, but the Film Noir encyclopedia is simply a must. I will b eordering my copy ASAP!

By: John Greco

John Greco — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:31:24 +0000

Great news! Thanks for the heads up.

By: Edward Yablonsky

Edward Yablonsky — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:18:38 +0000

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879102802/pictureshowma-20#reader_0879102802

The above is an excellent book of seminal essays especially violence and The Bitch Goddess . Looking forward to the upcoming read avidly also.Another excellent essay on British Film Noir. Film Noir Reader II
Also I thought interesting (Shearer(45)) the idea of Noir as cathartic. And his mention that newsreels of atrocities proliferated at this time and the public desired an “escape” into violence.

By: Tony D'Ambra

Tony D'Ambra — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:36:24 +0000

Yes DeeDee, it is a great cover, so redolent of noir. Reminds me of that graat poster for The Killers:

By: DeeDee

DeeDee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:22 +0000

Hi! Tony,
I know what book will added on my Shelfari next…(Great noir colour combo…red and black!)
…The jacket cover is just screaming out to my…“Shelfari” add me to your shelf… I hear you, I hear you already!

Thanks, for the heads-up!
Take care!
DeeDee