{"title":"Alexander Jacoby","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexander Jacoby’s works offer insightful exploration into the realms of film and visual culture, with a particular emphasis on Japanese cinema. Readers can expect meticulous scholarship paired with accessible analysis, making complex themes in arts and culture engaging and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books serve as essential guides for those passionate about film history, critique, and the creative forces behind cinema. Through critical perspectives, Jacoby illuminates the artistic and cultural significance of directors and their work, enriching appreciation for this vibrant medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-critical-handbook-of-japanese-film-directors-by-alexander-jacoby-9781933330532","title":"A Critical Handbook of Japanese Film Directors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Critical Handbook of Japanese Film Directors\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis important work fills the need for a reasonably priced yet comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film. With clear insight and without academic jargon, Jacoby examines the works of over 150 filmmakers to uncover what makes their films worth watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are artistic profiles of everyone from Yutaka Abe to Isao Yukisada, including masters like Kinji Fukasaku, Juzo Itami, Akira Kurosawa, Takashi Miike, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujiro Ozu, and Yoji Yamada. Each entry includes a critical summary and filmography, making this book an essential reference and guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUK-based \u003cb\u003eAlexander Jacoby\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and researcher on Japanese film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460091166956,"sku":"9781933330532","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781933330532-a-critical-handbook-of-japanese-film-directors.jpg?v=1774943732"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexander-jacoby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}