Derek Jarman's film "Wittgenstein" articulates the themes of this major 20th-century philosopher. Channel 4 television commissioned literary critic Terry Eagleton to write a television play which was eventually filmed by Derek Jarman. This illustrated book includes both the original screenplay & Jarman's very different shooting script. It also contains reflections on Wittgenstein, film & the problems of biography by both Derek Jarman & Terry Eagleton. Terry Eagleton is Britain's most influential radical literary critic. He's been a fellow of four Oxford & Cambridge colleges, & is presently Thomas Warton Professor of English Literature at Oxford. Derek Jarman was both a major film-maker & artist, a gay activist & an English patriot. Caravaggio & Blue were both acclaimed feature films. "An imaginative & serious attempt to render its subject's life in form & color."--The New Republic
Colin MacCabe Book order (chronological)
February 9, 1949
Colin MacCabe is a distinguished academic and writer whose work delves into the core of literary and cinematic artistry. He is known for his incisive analyses of prominent figures, exploring the distinctive styles and profound contributions that have shaped modern culture. MacCabe's approach offers intellectual depth, revealing fresh insights into works that continue to influence artistic expression.
