Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEWritten exclusively for this collection by todayrsquo;s leading Peckinpah critics; the nine essays in Peckinpah Today explore the body of work of one of Americarsquo;s most important filmmakers; revealing new insights into his artistic process and the development of his lasting themes. Edited by Michael Bliss; this book provides groundbreaking criticism of Peckinpahrsquo;s work by illuminating new sources; from modified screenplay documents to interviews with screenplay writers and editors.Included is a rare interview with A. S. Fleischman; author of the screenplay for The Deadly Companions; the film that launched Peckinpahrsquo;s career in feature films. The collection also contains essays by scholar Stephen Prince and Paul Seydor; editor of the controversial special edition of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. In his essay on Straw Dogs; film critic Michael Sragow reveals how Peckinpah and co-scriptwriter David Zelag Goodman transformed a pulp novel into a powerful film. The final essay of the collection surveys Peckinpahrsquo;s career; showing the dark turn that the filmmakerrsquo;s artistic path took between his first and last films. This comprehensive approach reinforces the bookrsquo;s dawn-to-dusk approach; resulting in a fascinating picture of a great filmmakerrsquo;s work.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. review of the book on conservation theoryBy NirtanThis book should be part of any conservators or even curators shelf. It reads like a thriller as it raises questions and offers answers to many issues that laid buried for decades and caused much frustration to museum professionals. It calls for open-mindedness. dialogue. flexibility. cooperation. something we all have to work on more.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excelent!By SHEILA RECEPUTEexcellent book on the conservation and restoration works. Written in clear and accessible language. I recommend this book for who loves art.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. very good bookBy M. GusmaoThis is a very good review and update on conservation. a must have for urbanists and conservasionists.
