Nordic Noir : The Pocket Essential Guide to Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Film and TV by Barry Forshaw (2013, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherOldcastle Books, The Limited
ISBN-101842439871
ISBN-139781842439876
eBay Product ID (ePID)164799798

Product Key Features

Book TitleNordic Noir : the Pocket Essential Guide to Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Film and TV
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicFilm / General, Television / General, Popular Culture, Film / Genres / Crime, European / Scandinavian
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts, Social Science
AuthorBarry Forshaw
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight5.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal839.53087209
SynopsisA compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre. The information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films and TV adaptations from Scandinavia. Includes Sjöwall and Wahlöö's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's Wallander to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and cult TV hits such as The Killing , The Bridge and Borgen ; up to the hugely successful books and films of the current king of the field, Norway's Jo Nesbo., A compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre. The information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films and TV adaptations, from Sjêwall and Wahlêê's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's Wallander (subject of three separate TV series) to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, cult TV hits such as the Danish The Killing, The Bridge and the political thriller Borgen, up to the hugely successful books and films of the current king of the field, Norway's Jo Nesbo., A compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre, by a leading expert in Scandinavian crime fiction This information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films, and TV adaptations, from Sj wall and Wahl 's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's Wallander (subject of three separate TV series) to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ; cult TV hits such as the Danish The Killing , The Bridge , and the political thriller Borgen ; up to the massively successful books and films of the current king of the field, Norway's Jo Nesb . It anatomizes the nigh-obsessive appeal of the subject and highlights every key book, film, and TV show. Aimed at both the beginner and the aficionado, this is a hugely informative, highly accessible guide to an essential crime genre.
LC Classification NumberPT7078.5

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