Music in the Shadows by Sheri Chinen Biesen

Music in the Shadows by Sheri Chinen Biesen

As in her earlier study of film noir, Blackout: World War II and the Origins of Film Noir, Biesen draws on extensive primary research in studio archives to situate her examination within a historical, industrial, and cultural context.

[Biesen's] writing is silky and engaging and will enthrall fans of musicals and film noir.. Library Journal Music in the Shadows is an interesting and provocative approach to post-genre film criticism that underscores the interconnectedness of diverse media, and provides both a challenging perspective on the musical genre and a testimonial to the ongoing legacy of noir sensibility. -- Louis J. Kern Key Reporter The book nicely balances in-depth historical research and previous film noir scholarship with fresh ideas and a writing style that is both evocative and concise. The author doesn't force the films into the model of her theory; instead the films guide the theory, a quality often lacking in film writing. Music in the Shadows ultimately succeeds on two levels, both in providing an entertaining and enlightening read, as well as an impetus to watch previously unseen films and rewatch familiar classics with a new perspective. -- Anne M. Hockens Noir City Biesen's relevant study provides new insight and proves a welcome addition to film noir studies. Choice

Sheri Chinen Biesen is an associate professor of radio, television, and film studies at Rowan University and author of Blackout: World War II and the Origins of Film Noir, also published by Johns Hopkins.

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ISBN 13	9781421408385
ISBN 10	1421408384
Title	Music in the Shadows
Author	Sheri Chinen Biesen
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Johns Hopkins University Press
Year published	2014-06-26
Number of pages	224
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