Film Noir: The Encyclopedia
- ISBN-10
- 1590201442
- ISBN-13
- 9781590201442
- Series
- Film Noir
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 511
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Overlook Press
- Author
- James Ursini
Description
Presents an overview of the characters, themes, and motifs featured in film noir, including contemporary contributions to the genre.
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