Camera Man
By
Dana Stevens
Read by
Dana Stevens
Release:
01/25/2022
Release:
01/25/2022
Runtime:
12h 12m
Runtime:
12h 12m
Quantity:
“This biography of Buster Keaton by Slate’s longtime film critic has been the Film Twitter event of this winter, and for good reason.”
Vanity Fair
A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice of the Week
From the chief film critic of Slate comes a fresh and captivating biography on comedy legend and acclaimed filmmaker Buster Keaton that also explores the evolution of film from the silent era to the 1940s.
As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was and continues to be revered for his stoic expressions, clever visual gags, and acrobatic physicality in classics such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and The Cameraman.
In this spirited biography, every aspect of Buster Keaton’s astonishing life is explored, from his humble beginnings in vaudeville with his parents to his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom during the silent era. Based on vigorous research of both Keaton and the film industry, it also delves into the dark sides of fame, such as Keaton’s ill-advised businesses deals and alcoholism, to his unexpected resurgence in the 1940s as his contributions as both an actor and director were finally celebrated.
This is a fascinating and uniquely astounding look at both the classic era of Hollywood and one of its most beloved stars.
As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was and continues to be revered for his stoic expressions, clever visual gags, and acrobatic physicality in classics such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and The Cameraman.
In this spirited biography, every aspect of Buster Keaton’s astonishing life is explored, from his humble beginnings in vaudeville with his parents to his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom during the silent era. Based on vigorous research of both Keaton and the film industry, it also delves into the dark sides of fame, such as Keaton’s ill-advised businesses deals and alcoholism, to his unexpected resurgence in the 1940s as his contributions as both an actor and director were finally celebrated.
This is a fascinating and uniquely astounding look at both the classic era of Hollywood and one of its most beloved stars.
Release:
2022-01-25
2022-01-25
Runtime:
Runtime:
12h 12m
12h 12m
Format:
audio
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
0.95 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781797139975
9781797139999
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