Publication date 1983 topics keaton, buster, 18951966. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. Here robert knopf offers an unprecedented look at the wideranging appeal of keatons genius, considering his vaudeville. Mike flanagans limited series the haunting of hill house. If you are a true keaton fan you will spend hours looking at this book over and over.
Everybody knows how much buster loves his baseball. Classic comedy scenes direct from the films of buster keaton 1976 crown books. This appreciative biography that rolls as smoothly as a film reel cleveland plain dealer celebrates one of cinemas greatest clowns, painting a detailed portrait of the man behind the mayhem and offering a fresh look at the classic comedies that defined the golden age of silent film. The look of buster keaton english and french editio. The film stars buster keaton who codirected it with clyde bruckman. If you love buster keatons silent comedies this book is for you. Its specifically about busters eyes, but more pages are dedicated to abstract art and. Weads first book on buster, a publication of his doctoral dissertation, is topnotch. This time around, its back to the well for a few of keatons biggest hits. Metro finds films book rapidly moving picture world us november 27 1920, pg. No silent star did more dangerous stunts than buster keaton, roger ebert wrote with deep admiration. Silent film star buster keaton 18951966 developed his trademark deadpan expression and acrobatic artistry, according to the author, as a result of.
The book is out of print but amazon found it in about one week and it was well worth looking for. Buster keaton, original name joseph frank keaton iv, born october 4, 1895, piqua, kansas, u. A film comedy is assembled with the same precision as the inner working of a watch. The look of buster keaton by robert benayoun alibris. Thus was born the impassive stone face, a buster keaton. The fictional elements weave seamlessly together with the historical ones for a look into the past that will surely win buster keaton some twentyfirstcentury fans. The general is a 1926 american silent comedy film released by united artists.
Slarek has spent the last week with the widest of appreciative smiles on his face. Just because youre stuck at home answering the door for trickortreaters on halloween doesnt mean you cant have a delightfully spooky evening yourself. Images of the genius comic buster keaton featuring music by phish. Sune 2018 full movie johnny carson interview drew barrymore age 7 duration. Well done, brief descriptions of buster keaton s entire body of work, including the unfortunate efforts he made in the 30s 40s and 50s.
Buster and his new bride receive a buildityourself house as a wedding gift, but their weeklong construction project goes from tough to absurdly impossible or, absurd and impossible. Buster keton is one of the best actordirectors in movie history, and has received biographical attention before but for true depth dont miss buster keaton. The story was adapted from the memoir the great locomotive chase by william pittenger. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriends fathers pocketwatch. The theater and cinema of buster keaton robert knopf. With buster keaton, kathryn mcguire, joe keaton, erwin connelly. Timed to coincide with cohen medias restorations of buster keatons silent features, the great buster. See more ideas about silent film, comedians and silent film stars.
Its specifically about buster s eyes, but more pages are dedicated to abstract art and such than buster s eyes. The look of buster keaton by robert benayoun goodreads. Directed by buster keaton and eddie cline release date. Buy the look of buster keaton by robert benayoun online at alibris.
Just enough production details of his feature film masterpieces to sustain interest, though one cant help wanting more. About the book buster keaton can impress a weary world with the vitally important fact that life, after all, is a foolishly inconsequential affair, wrote critic robert sherwood in 1918. Keaton not only took on the full risk himself in his most famous stunt scenesmany of which you can see in gif form herehe also doubled for some of his actors. Oversized, lavishly illustrated tribute to the brilliant. This book is a refreshingly positive look at all of the films from his mgm days through the educational and columbia shorts and beyond. A century later keaton, with his darkly comic theater of the absurd, speaks to. Besides, buster keaton movies, i am great fond of chinese movies and dramas as well. The look of buster keaton, by robert benayoun by robert. Beautifully reproduced, of satisfying size and resolution, the pictures in the look of buster keaton constitute the best collection in one volume of rare studio shots like hurrells glamour photo of buster, stills from various films, and family photos not often seen. Robb although buster keaton is now widely recognized as being second only to the great cinematic comedy innovator charlie chaplin in the pantheon of silent clowns, it wasnt always thus. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. While i love buster keaton, this book is a little bit, shall i say, out there. Mistakenly, the author states that busters eyes were blue. Buster keaton the complete short films 19171923 bluray.
Joseph frank keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966, known professionally as buster keaton october 4, 1895 february 1, 1966, known professionally as buster keaton. Look past the comparisons to magritte and take this book at face value. With his trademark porkpie hat, floppy shoes, and deadpan facial expression, buster keaton 18951966 is one of the most iconic stars of hollywoods silent and early sound eras. Its specifically about busters eyes, but more pages are dedicated to abstract art and such than busters eyes. Look at his faceas beautiful but as inhuman as a butterflyand you see that utter failure to identify sentiment. Buster keaton and the dynamics of visual wit peculiarly mistitled visual art on cover by george wead. See more ideas about silent film, face and comedians. For an indepth discussion of buster keatons importance as an artist, his.
Some of the captions are a bit pretentious and i would love to know what buster would think. Keaton dictated the book to charles samuels and never so much as. Foote has done an impressive amount of homeworkthis is scholarship at its finestthis book is an important addition to the keaton bookshelf leonard. The book outlines busters comedy in historical context, and most of what wead writes remains timely. Even harold lloyds vertigoinducing clock scenes in 1923s safety last used trick sets to lessen the risks. It was inspired by the great locomotive chase, a true story of an event that occurred during the american civil war. Chinese movies have all emotions and actions that a movie should have. Look here joe, the manager says, you cant use your son as a club to beat the spectators.
The look of buster keaton english and french edition. The general, perhaps the greatest film ever made, and 20. Buster keatons pioneering 1926 film, now rereleased, more or less invented the action movie and looks even more startling than ever, writes peter bradshaw. Find the look of buster keaton english and french editio. Writerand avowed fanedward mcpherson takes the reader on a fascinating. Buster keaton remembered eleanor keaton, jeffrey vance on. The film was written by clyde bruckman and codirected by donald crisp. Somebody could probably write a whole book on the physics of buster keaton, but i am just going to look at one stunt today. Based on a book by william pittenger, adapted by al boasberg and charles smith. Image entertainment starring buster keaton, marion mack, ernest torrence, marion byron the general written and directed by buster keaton and clyde bruckman. The look of buster keaton english and french edition by benayoun, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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