Publisher's Synopsis
This work celebrates Seijun and his films. It traces his career and examines Seijun's place in both Japanese cinematic tradition and amongst international film-makers, from Jean-Luc Godard to Russ Meyer. It also examines the movies' links to American westerns and Kabuki theatre. The book includes a biography and filmography, as well as snippets of the director's own views on his films and critical reviews.
