A Critical Handbook of Japanese Film Directors: From the Silent Era to the Present Day

Jacoby, an independent writer and research on Japanese cinema, offers profiles of some 150 Japanese directors including noted masters such as Kurosawa, Ozu and Mizoguchi as well as emerging modern talents as Takashi Miike. Each entry includes a detailed and objective filmography coupled with subjective analyses of each director's contribution to the art form. Written primarily for film students and film buffs, this book also includes a short history of Japanese cinema and a brief overview of the current industry system. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)