Perspectives on Akira Kurosawa

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A collection of reprinted articles, newly commissioned articles, and articles translated from the Japanese for the first time, arranged in three major parts. In the first, Film Artists on Kurosawa, directors such as Spielberg, Lucas, Richardson, and Mifune pay tribute to Kurosawa's influence and genius. The second part, Kurosawa on Kurosawa, includes excerpts from interviews with Kurosawa, as well as portions of his own book, Something Like an Autobiography, tracing firsthand the development of his career. The last section, Film Critics on Kurosawa, features commentary from film critics worldwide. Includes a complete filmography and selected bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)