Takeshi Kitano " Beat Takeshi vs. Takeshi Kitano " English Paper Book Used

Description: Takeshi Kitano " Beat Takeshi vs. Takeshi Kitano " English Paper Book UsedDescriptionUsed Condition:Good "Takeshi Kitano VS Beat Takeshi" (English translation) Out of print book with essays around the director /comedian. In good condition, but the cover has some marks and bends (see photographs). This is a vintage book from 2004. If you are sensitive or seeking perfection, please refrain from purchasing. This is a used item. Stored at home and inspected by an amateur, so please refrain from purchasing if you are meticulous or seeking perfection. Please check the photos for details. About book Called “the world's most original action auteur” by the Village Voice, Takeshi Kitano is already legendary in Japan, where he is known both for his inventive films and for his legendarily caustic alter ego, comedian Beat Takeshi. In the United States, his stylishly noir aesthetic has both influenced and been admired by such directors as Martin Scorcese and Quentin Tarantino. His emotionally intense yet lyrical films have won him worldwide acclaim and honors, including the Grand Prix for Hanabi [Fireworks] at the Venice Film Festival. Now, the long-awaited Beat Takeshi vs. Takeshi Kitano offers a collection of essays on the internationally acclaimed film director by Casio Abe. Despite his impact on contemporary cinema, very little critical work on Kitano's films exists in the United States. Abe's book, originally published in Japan, combines a detailed look at Kitano's filmography with an incisive critique of the consumerist culture which Kitano's films play against. It is also purportedly Kitano's favorite book on his own work. This translation of Abe's writings on Kitano has been updated with articles that discuss Kitano's most recent releases, up to and including Dolls (2002), as well as extensive appendices and footnotes. Abe is one of Japan's preeminent cultural critics, and his book gives a rare and insightful look into the workings of one of the largest media cultures in the world. This will be the first book devoted exclusively to Kitano's work to be published in the United States. Beat Takeshi vs. Takeshi Kitano is the first volume in Kaya's Wicked Radiance series, which examines the work of a new wave of Asian filmmakers who are reshaping contemporary cinema. ShippingFree shipping world wide! Ship by FedEx or UPS,Japan Post Office. All package will be shipped with tracking number.It will take about 5-15days after item has been shipped （Duration varies by country and region）I don't ship Saturday and Sunday.If your address is remote area, we will charge you for additional shipping.If you want to change your address after the item is shipped, or if you change your address, Fedex will charge me an additional fee.In that case, please pay it as I will create a new page with the amount of the change of address fee.Thank you for your understanding.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Thank you for your understanding.

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