I was happy to receive a rather rare book from America this morning. With
approx. 60 books on Eastwood in my collection, ‘Directed by Clint Eastwood:
Eighteen Films Analyzed’ (Hardcover) by professor of film studies Laurence F.
Knapp is a very hard book to find at a reasonable price. Published by McFarland
& Co Inc (20 Feb. 1997) and at 216 pages, the book is now long out of
print. However, Amazon (U.S.) does currently have 3 used copies (all in ‘Good’
condition) listed, but prices for these do range from £47.30 to £79.95 and are
more likely to be withdrawn library copies. If anyone is interested, it might
be worth keeping a check on this title, as I was lucky enough to pick this
particular copy up for an incredible 47p!
I wasn’t expecting too much for that price of course, but I have to
say, it’s all very clean with pages white, crisp and still tightly bound. I
couldn’t believe it actually. It was an ex library book, as there were a few
stickers on the back and front, all of which came off cleanly when handled with
a bit of TLC. As far as I’m aware, I don’t believe this book ever came with a
dust cover or illustrated jacket, I certainly have never been able to find an image
for it anywhere on the internet (and believe me I’ve looked high and low) – it is
always represented by a generic or standard book icon. The book itself is written
in a scholarly style consisting of formal study and analytical research, so it’s
not particularly heavy on photographic material – so just be aware. Nevertheless,
I’m glad to have finally found one and looking forward to giving it a full read.
So if interesting to anyone – take a tip and keep em peeled…
I've got several of these McFarland books on various cinema subjects, and yes, none of them ever had a dust jacket. Seems they are maybe published for college study? On another book subject-- I've got Piedmont Jr-Sr High yearbooks for 1943, 44, 45, and 47. Does anyone know where Clint is in these? Pictures for the 7th and 8th grades are small and not as clear. I think I may see him in the 8th grade picture in the 1944 book, but not sure. Help, anybody? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've got several of these McFarland books, cinematic subjects. (wish I had this one!). Some of mine were brand new, and yes, never came with a dust jacket. Seem they were aimed for college studies. On another book subject-- I have Piedmont Jr-Sr High school yearbooks- 1943,44,45, and 1947. Does anybody know where Clint is in these? The 7th-8th grade photos are small and fuzzy, hard to tell. I think he might be in the 8th grade picture in the 1944 book, not really certain. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteHello Larry and thank you for your comment. Thank you also for confirming that these books did not come with a dust cover, it's very useful information.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I'm quite unfamiliar with these wonderful yearbooks - although I have seen the very famous yearbook photo which is available try this link:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Clint+Eastwood+yearbook+photo&safe=off&biw=1360&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOzsaW05XOAhWLDsAKHT40CzcQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=duxKCQ_yKBEaBM%3A
This is the senior yearbook photo from 1949.
If anyone should have any other information on Larry's request, please leave a comment here, I hope you get a response Larry, do let me know and keep me updated on any new information.
TCEA
Will do! If we can ever figure out which photo he is in, I'll try to scan the page and send it in. Yes, I would just die (kidding) for a copy of Clint's senior yearbook. It wasn't a small school, so a few copies should be out there somewhere. "Swell!"
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