Far From Heaven Glyn Davis

March 2010 Pb 978 0 7486 3779 9 £12.99

160pp 216 x 138 mm Hb 978 0 7486 3778 2 £50.00 12 b&w illustrations

An accessible critical guide to this Oscar-nominated film

Description The Author ’ 2002 film Far From Heaven was the first to attain him widespread Glyn Davis is Academic Coordinator of cultural and critical recognition: nominated for four Oscars, it earned rave reviews, Postgraduate Studies at The Glasgow and marked Haynes’ emergence from a very-low-budget ghetto. A knowing and School of Art. emotionally involving homage to the films of , Far From Heaven is a key text in the canon of American independent cinema. This book offers the first Series full-length study of Haynes’ film, with each chapter centred on a topic crucial for understanding Far From Heaven’s richness and seductive pleasures (authorship, American Indies genre, postmodernism, queer theory). The film is also positioned in relation to the rest of Haynes’ career, the movement, and the history of US Readership independent cinema. Introductory and advanced students of Film Studies and American Studies. Key Features Students studying American indie • Far From Heaven is a key text in the canon of American independent cinema cinema or American cinema. Film • Considers the influence of postmodernism and queer theory on Haynes' work enthusiasts.

Selling Points • Todd Haynes is an important figure within contemporary American independent cinema • Wide readership amongst students and film goers • Discusses a very popular film • Pocket-friendly price

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