The Samurai Film

The Samurai Film

Expanded and Revised Edition

Paperback (29 Mar 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Alain Silver deconstructs the key aspects of the Samurai film, from its focus on violence and death as a means of understanding life and the significance of swords and weaponry, to key elements and motifs such as hara-kiri, rebellion and nostalgia for Japan's feudal past.

Book information

ISBN: 9780715636626
Publisher: Overlook
Imprint: Overlook
Pub date:
Edition: Expanded and Revised Edition
DEWEY: 791.43658
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 946g
Height: 205mm
Width: 253mm
Spine width: 18mm