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The dark page : books that inspired American film noir, (1940-1949)

Title
The dark page : books that inspired American film noir, (1940-1949) / Kevin Johnson ; foreword by Paul Schrader ; photography by Dan Gregory ; design by John Malloy.
Author
Johnson, Kevin, 1961-
Publication
New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press, 2007.

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Additional Authors
Schrader, Paul, 1946- .
Description
xiii, 380 p. : col. ill.; 32 cm.
Summary
"A guide to first edition published books that provided source material for "film noir" movies made in the United States during the years 1940-1949. Describes points for identifying first edition copies and offers background information concerning each book and each film that was based on it"--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Detective and mystery stories, American > Bibliography
  • Detective and mystery stories, English > Bibliography
  • First editions
  • Noir fiction, American > Bibliography
  • Noir fiction, American > Film and video adaptations
  • Noir fiction, English > Bibliography
  • Noir fiction, English > Film and video adaptations
  • Film noir > United States > History and criticism
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
  • Includes filmography: p. 339-358.
Access (note)
  • Berg Collection copy restricted access;
Contents
Main bibliography -- Appendix A (secondary book sources) -- Appendix B (secondary film sources) -- Appendix C (Reconstructed book sources).
Call Number
MFL+ 08-2937
ISBN
  • 9781584562177 (hard cover : alk. paper)
  • 158456217X (hard cover : alk. paper)
  • 9781584562184 (deluxe limited issue : alk. paper)
  • 1584562188 (deluxe limited issue : alk. paper)
LCCN
2007029750
OCLC
  • 156902326
  • vendorOCN156902326
Author
Johnson, Kevin, 1961-
Title
The dark page : books that inspired American film noir, (1940-1949) / Kevin Johnson ; foreword by Paul Schrader ; photography by Dan Gregory ; design by John Malloy.
Imprint
New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press, 2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Includes filmography: p. 339-358.
Access
Berg Collection copy restricted access; request permission in holding division.
Local Note
Berg Collection copy signed and dated by author in black felt pen on title page.
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Added Author
Schrader, Paul, 1946- .
Johnson, Kevin. Signer
Research Call Number
MFL+ 08-2937
Berg Coll+ Johnson, K D37 2007
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