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/creator Johnson, Kevin, 1961-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press, 2007.
Descriptionxiii, 380 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Subjects
Detective and mystery stories, American--Bibliography.
Detective and mystery stories, English--Bibliography.
First editions.
Noir fiction, American--Bibliography.
Noir fiction, American--Television adaptations.
Noir fiction, American--Film adaptations.
Noir fiction, English--Bibliography.
Noir fiction, English--Television adaptations.
Noir fiction, English--Film adaptations.
Film noir--United States. --History and criticism.

Contents Main bibliography -- Appendix A (secondary book sources) -- Appendix B (secondary film sources) -- Appendix C (Reconstructed book sources).
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
Bibliography noteIncludes filmography: p. 339-358.
LCCN 2007029750
ISBN9781584562177 (hdbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN158456217X (hdbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781584562184 (deluxe limited issue : alk. paper)
ISBN1584562188 (deluxe limited issue : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks - Oversize PS374 .D4 J64 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold