The-Cinema-of-Powell-and-Pressburger

The Cinema of Powell and Pressburger
Description :
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger were true visionaries of
British film, creating glorious technicolor cinematic masterpieces
including A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Black Narcissus (1947)
and The Red Shoes (1948). Delving into their magical, mystical and
obsessive worlds, this lavishly illustrated publication &#8211which
ties in with a major BFI exhibition and film programme
&#8211presents fresh perspectives on the film-making duo, shining

the spotlight not only on them, but also on their circle of talented
collaborators, including cinematographer Jack Cardiff, designers
Alfred Junge and Hein Heckroth and composers Brian Easdale and
Allan Gray. The book's high profile contributors consider the concept
of influence, too: those who had an impact on Powell and
Pressburger's creative development, and the vast range of
contemporary voices - from director Martin Scorsese to musician
Kate Bush - who have found themselves haunted by their stories
and images. Drawing on the BFI's stunning design and archive
collections, as well as key objects held in other public and private
collections, many of the images presented here are unique,
previously unseen and unpublished.