For Ever Godard [Paperback]

Michael Temple (Editor), James S. Williams (Editor), Michael Witt (Editor)

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For over 50 years now, Jean-Luc Godard’s work in cinema and video has innovated, provoked and inspired. Since the completion in 1998 of Histoire(s) du cinéma, Godard has featured strongly in debates about audiovisual art and culture, especially regarding questions of historical memory, technological change, and the future of cinema in all its forms. This historical moment provides the perfect opportunity for a critical reassessment and redefinition of Godard’s entire corpus and its key role within contemporary culture. With 22 lavishly illustrated chapters, as well as a photo essay and visual filmography, For Ever Godard aims to do critical justice to the full sweep of Godard’s artistic interests and preoccupations. The volume presents material by scholars and practitioners from film and media studies, art history, musicology, philosophy and aesthetics, museum studies, French studies, European history, cultural studies, and feminism and gender studies. As an important marker of current methodologies, research and practice across these different disciplinary areas, For Ever Godard is an invaluable resource and of major importance to current discourses and debates on cinema and visual culture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 461 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190477282X
• ISBN-13: 978-1904772828
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent collection of original essays, July 5, 2006

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This review is from: For Ever Godard (Turtleback)

This is a pretty amazing collection of new writings on Godard. I've read pretty much every book on Godard, but nothing matches the depth and breadth of For Ever Godard. While there are many great studies of the nouvelle vague films, there are very few that cover his later films. Until now. Additionally, the topics are original and interesting: Godard as an experimental multimedia artist, the importance of voice and music, the influence of Benjamin and Blanchot, new aspects of production and representation, and many more. My personal favorite is called, "The Written Screen" on Godard's creative use of text and intertitles.

If you're interested in Godard, you'll enjoy this book. There's something here to engage even the most well read Godard connoisseur. Buy without hesitation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indespensable for Godardians, January 12, 2009

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Larry Went "I Went" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For Ever Godard (Paperback)

An excellent collection of essays, beautifully presented with a wonderful illustrated filmography. A good combination of serious analysis and coffee table design - can be dipped into and read for pleasure.

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