The Coen Brothers Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

King offers a bare-bones, alphabetically arranged reference work on the Coen brothers (Ethan and Joel), their films, and creative collaborators. Entries for peoplefrom actors to writers, e.g., George Clooney, Tom Hanks. Sam Raimi, or Barry Sonnenfeldfeature a career summary followed by a discussion of their work with the Coens. The longest entries (4-6 pages) are for the films. For each of these, a fact box precedes a detailed plot synopsis, followed by a few production notes and summary of critical reception. All entries conclude with a short list of references and cross-references to other entries. Contents are current through the filmmakers' Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). The volume also provides a filmography that includes the Coens' other work on television ads, acting, and writing, and ends with a half-page selective bibliography. The most extensive entry is about the Coen brothers themselves. It includes biographical details but focuses primarily on their films. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels.This is a highly readable, fascinating work that will be a suitable addition to both film and large library collections.The Coen Brothers Encyclopedia by Lynne Chapman King tells you everything you want to know about the filmmaking duo. From 'Blood Simple' to 'Inside Llewyn Davis', the directors catalog is covered.This encyclopedia focuses on all aspects of the Coen Brothers workfrom writing and directing Blood Simple (1983) to their involvement in the forthcoming television series, Fargo. This extensive reference contains material on all of the films the brothers have written, produced, and directed, as well as their sideline ventures.Joel and Ethan Coen have written and directed some of the most celebrated American films of the last thirty years. The output of their work has embraced a wide range of genres, including the neo-noirs Blood Simple and The Man Who Wasnt There, the absurdist comedy Raising Arizona, and the violent gangster film Millerl<