{"product_id":"the-samurai-film","title":"The Samurai Film","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow illustrated throughout with color and black and white photographs and film stills; completely revised and up-to-date; and Praised in American Cinematographer as the definitive study of this traditional movie genre  Alain Silvers The Samurai Film is the ultimate resource for one of world cinemas most influential and compelling genres. The image of a lone hero  marked by a violent past and bound by honor  has fascinated film audiences the world over  but nowhere more than in Japan where Samurai films have gained legions of passionate followers. Popularized by one of the greatest directors in cinematic history  Akira Kurosawa  the themes of the Samurai film continue to cross over into Western films  recent blockbusters include Crouching Tiger  Hidden Dragon  and Kill Bill. The most astute Western analyst of this genre  Alain Silver deconstructs its key themes  from its focus on death and the significance of weaponry to key motifs such as hara kiri  and nostalgia for Japans feudal past. With comprehensive filmographies of the major directors and films  a survey of the history and myths of the Samurai  a glossary of Japanese terms  and extensive illustrations including more than two hundred photos  The Samurai Film covers every aspect of this fascinating cinematic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968217509941,"sku":"ByrdShop_1585677809","price":86.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781585677801.jpg?v=1770649423","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-samurai-film","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}