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Japanese Cinema: An Introduction

by Donald Richie
RM51.64 MYR RM33.06 MYR 36% off
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Japanese Cinema: An Introduction - Thryft

Unveiling Japanese film's distinctive cultural aesthetic.

If the enigmatic allure of Japanese cinema has ever piqued your curiosity, Donald Richie's "Japanese Cinema: An Introduction" can serve as the ideal primer. Richie's accessible prose breaks down complex concepts into digestible insights, making it an essential resource not just for film students but for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation for the nuances that render Japanese films uniquely captivating.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Japanese Cinema: An Introduction

by Donald Richie
RM51.64 MYR RM33.06 MYR 36% off
ISBN: 9780195849509
Authors: Donald Richie
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1990-04-19
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.39
(rated by 54 readers)

Description

Donald Richie, whose earlier works have done so much to introduce Japanese cinema to the West, has here written the first introduction to Japanese film. Written in a highly accessible style, this up-to-date history offers a study of those qualities which make a film distinctly Japanese. Itwill be an invaluable resource to students of film appreciation, as well as to readers with an interest in Japan.
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Unveiling Japanese film's distinctive cultural aesthetic.

If the enigmatic allure of Japanese cinema has ever piqued your curiosity, Donald Richie's "Japanese Cinema: An Introduction" can serve as the ideal primer. Richie's accessible prose breaks down complex concepts into digestible insights, making it an essential resource not just for film students but for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation for the nuances that render Japanese films uniquely captivating.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.