Nordic Noir: The Pocket Essential Guide to Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Film & TV
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A compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre, by a leading expert in Scandinavian crime fiction This information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films, and TV adaptations, from Sj wall and Wahl 's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's Wallander (subject of three separate TV series) to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ; cult TV hits such as the Danish The Killing , The Bridge , and the political thriller Borgen ; up to the massively successful books and films of the current king of the field, Norway's Jo Nesb . It anatomizes the nigh-obsessive appeal of the subject and highlights every key book, film, and TV show. Aimed at both the beginner and the aficionado, this is a hugely informative, highly accessible guide to an essential crime genre.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1842439871
ISBN13:9781842439876
Release Date:September 2013
Publisher:Pocket Essentials
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"
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