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Author: William J. Devlin ,
Shai Biderman ,
Robert Arp ,
Patricia Brace
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.513kg
ISBN: 9780813129914
ISBN 10: 0813129915
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 25 March 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Lynch's position within contemporary populat culture... provides a fascinating platform to reflect upon the relationship between his films and philosophical approaches to cinema and popular culture... There is no doubt that Lynch's work is worthy of such study, and this collection, which is enjoyable to read and digest, offers a good deal of food for thought. -- Cercles -- If you've ever felt lost in the surreal cinema of David Lynch this book is just the philosophical roadmap you need to guide you through the Twin Peaks and along the lost highway to Mulholland Drive. -- William Irwin, editor of The Matrix and Philosophy -- Contributions from leading scholars in the areas of philosophy, film, and popular culture make The Philosophy of David Lynch a timely and accessible study of the director's thought-provoking body of work. With its broad scope and diverse perspectives, this definitive volume will gain the attention of scholars and the gratitude of Lynch's many fans. -- Steven M. Sanders, editor of The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film -- Very well done. The Philosophy of David Lynch shows careful attention both to philosophical rigor and to the nuances of a complicated filmmaker. -- James B. South, Philosophy, Marquette University --
<p> Contributions from leading scholars in the areas of philosophy, film, and popular culture make The Philosophy of David Lynch a timely and accessible study of the director's thought-provoking body of work. With its broad scope and diverse perspectives, this definitive volume will gain the attention of scholars and the gratitude of Lynch's many fans. -- Steven M. Sanders, editor of The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film --
Very well done. The Philosophy of David Lynch shows careful attention both to philosophical rigour and to the nuances of a complicated filmmaker. James B. South, Philosophy, Marquette University|""""Contributions from leading scholars in the areas of philosophy, film, and popular culture make The Philosophy of David Lynch a timely and accessible study of the director's thought-provoking body of work. With its broad scope and diverse perspectives, this definitive volume will gain the attention of scholars and the gratitude of Lynch's many fans."""" Steven M. Sanders, editor of The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film|""""If you've ever felt lost in the surreal cinema of David Lynch this book is just the philosophical roadmap you need to guide you through the Twin Peaks and along the lost highway to Mulholland Drive."""" William Irwin, editor of The Matrix and Philosophy|“Lynch's position within contemporary popular culture... provides a fascinating platform to reflect upon the relationship between his films and philosophical approaches to cinema and popular culture... There is no doubt that Lynch's work is worthy of such study, and this collection, which is enjoyable to read and digest, offers a good deal of food for thought."""" Cercles
Author Information
William J. Devlin is assistant professor of philosophy at Bridgewater State University. He lives in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Shai Biderman is in the philosophy department at Boston University. He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.
