Ingmar Bergman: A Critical Biography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. The book appears to be in very good overall condition with its dust jacket intact and well-preserved. No visible tears, chips, or significant fading on the jacket. The book block appears tight and clean.
A landmark work of film criticism and biography, Ingmar Bergman: A Critical Biography by Peter Cowie presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of cinema's most celebrated directors. Cowie chronicles Bergman's life from his austere Swedish upbringing through the extraordinary arc of a career that produced such masterworks as The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, and Fanny and Alexander. With scholarly precision and genuine passion, the book dissects the psychological and artistic forces that shaped Bergman's distinctive vision — his preoccupation with mortality, faith, and the anguish of human relationships. Cowie situates each film within the broader context of Bergman's personal life and the Swedish cultural landscape, offering incisive analysis that illuminates both the man and the myth. The result is an indispensable reference for cinephiles, students of film, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of twentieth-century art cinema.
Author: Peter Cowie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Secker & Warburg
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. The book appears to be in very good overall condition with its dust jacket intact and well-preserved. No visible tears, chips, or significant fading on the jacket. The book block appears tight and clean.
A landmark work of film criticism and biography, Ingmar Bergman: A Critical Biography by Peter Cowie presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of cinema's most celebrated directors. Cowie chronicles Bergman's life from his austere Swedish upbringing through the extraordinary arc of a career that produced such masterworks as The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, and Fanny and Alexander. With scholarly precision and genuine passion, the book dissects the psychological and artistic forces that shaped Bergman's distinctive vision — his preoccupation with mortality, faith, and the anguish of human relationships. Cowie situates each film within the broader context of Bergman's personal life and the Swedish cultural landscape, offering incisive analysis that illuminates both the man and the myth. The result is an indispensable reference for cinephiles, students of film, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of twentieth-century art cinema.