J. A. Place Books

An epic narrator and author of nearly 150 titles, John Ford has long been considered one of the great myths of American cinema. The classicism of his images and narrative structures, the richness of psychological and social indications, and the moral value of his humanitarian ideals have created a sort of anthology of cinema for generations of critics and enthusiasts. This volume presents the most complete, analytical, and exhaustive review of the master's work. The author has gathered and selected an immense amount of critical and iconographic material, viewing dozens of films and examining documents and photographs to create a unique book. From his early works of the 1910s to his great masterpieces (including Stagecoach, The Grapes of Wrath, Tobacco Road, The Quiet Man, and Fort Apache, to name just a few), Ford's entire production is analyzed in detail film by film with highly relevant and comprehensive critical entries. The volume is accompanied by an extensive collection of iconographic material, including rare images from his earliest films. It is a fascinating portrait intended for all those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the vast "Ford continent" and dedicated to all enthusiasts of great cinema.