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Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution Paperback - 2014
by Brett Martin
Summary
A revealing look at the shows that helped TV emerge as the signature art form of the twenty-first century
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows on cable channels dramatically stretched television’s narrative inventiveness, emotional resonance, and artistic ambition. Combining deep reportage with cultural analysis and historical context, Brett Martin recounts the rise and inner workings of a genre that represents not only a new golden age for TV, but also a cultural watershed. Difficult Men features extensive interviews with all the major players, including David Chase, David Simon, David Milch, and Alan Ball; in addition to other writers, executives, directors and actors. Martin delivers never-before-heard story after story, revealing how cable television became a truly significant and influential part of our culture.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows on cable channels dramatically stretched television’s narrative inventiveness, emotional resonance, and artistic ambition. Combining deep reportage with cultural analysis and historical context, Brett Martin recounts the rise and inner workings of a genre that represents not only a new golden age for TV, but also a cultural watershed. Difficult Men features extensive interviews with all the major players, including David Chase, David Simon, David Milch, and Alan Ball; in addition to other writers, executives, directors and actors. Martin delivers never-before-heard story after story, revealing how cable television became a truly significant and influential part of our culture.
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- Title Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution
- Author Brett Martin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books
- Date 2014-07-29
- Features Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780143125693 / 0143125699
- Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 in (21.08 x 13.72 x 2.03 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1990's
- Chronological Period: 21st Century
- Library of Congress subjects Television actors and actresses - United, Television broadcasting - Social aspects -
- Dewey Decimal Code 791.450
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- New York Times Book Review, 07/27/2014, Page 28
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