{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-charlie-kaufman-9780813133911","title":"The Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Academy Award-winning \u003ci\u003eEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind \u003c\/i\u003e(2004) and Academy Award-nominated \u003ci\u003eAdaptation \u003c\/i\u003e(2002) to the cult classic \u003ci\u003eBeing John Malkovich \u003c\/i\u003e(1999), screenwriter Charlie Kaufman is widely admired for his innovative, philosophically resonant films. Although he also began directing with \u003ci\u003eSynecdoche, New York\u003c\/i\u003e in 2008, most fans and critics refer to \"Kaufman films\" the way they would otherwise discuss works by directors such as Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, or the Coen brothers. In this respect, not only has Kaufman transformed our sense of what can take place \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e a film, he has also made a significant impact on our understanding of the role of the screenwriter. \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman, \u003c\/i\u003e edited by David LaRocca, is the first collection of essays devoted to a rigorous philosophical exploration of Kaufman's work by a team of capable and critical scholars from a wide range of disciplines. From political theorists to philosophers, classicists to theologians, professors of literature to practicing filmmakers, the contributing authors delve into the heart of Kaufman's innovative screenplays and films, offering not only original philosophical analyses but also extended reflections on the nature of film and film criticism. The paperback edition appears with a new preface by the editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Larocca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.16h x 6.31w x 1.22d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813133911\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid LaRocca\u003c\/b\u003e has edited three books on film and media -- \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of War Films\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Documentary Film: Image, Sound, Fiction, Truth\u003c\/i\u003e -- and is the author or editor of a half-dozen more volumes. He has taught philosophy and cinema, and held visiting positions at Binghamton, Cornell, Cortland, Harvard, Ithaca College, and Vanderbilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40855948623987,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e53ef0cd-6c04-4ee1-b53f-d219ce2811b7.jpg?v=1687007570","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-philosophy-of-charlie-kaufman-9780813133911","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}