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My favorite books on FILM NOIR
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Film Noir: An Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style, Third EditionFilm Noir: An Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style, Third Edition
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The best. An exhaustive, accessible study.
Dark City: The Film NoirDark City: The Film Noir by Spencer Selby
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A staggering filmography. Perfect for the top of the t.v.
The Dark Side of the Screen: Film NoirThe Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir by Foster Hirsch
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Thorough and literate yet fun and helpful.
The Book of Film NoirThe Book of Film Noir
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Very, very literate. For die-hards only.
Film Noir: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Reference to Movies, Terms, and PersonsFilm Noir: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Reference to Movies, Terms, and Persons by Michael L. Stephens
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Another one for the t.v. top. Helpful and informative.
Dark City: The Lost World of Film NoirDark City: The Lost World of Film Noir by Eddie Muller
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Probably the most entertaining NOIR book.Fun & info-packed.
The Film Noir ReaderThe Film Noir Reader by Silver
For students, but accessible and photo-packed.
In a Lonely Street: Film Noir, Genre, MasculinityIn a Lonely Street: Film Noir, Genre, Masculinity by Frank Krutnik
A smart break-down of genres within genres. For students.
Hollywood's Dark Cinema: The American Film Noir (Twayne's Filmmakers Series)Hollywood's Dark Cinema: The American Film Noir (Twayne's Filmmakers Series) by R. Barton Palmer
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Great essays on some classics and great neo-NOIRs.
Perspectives on Film NoirPerspectives on Film Noir
For NOIRheads only, beautifully written essays.