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True West|Michael Barson

True West : An Illustrated Guide to the Heyday of the Western

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Barson offers a captivating look at the stars, stories, and settings that dominated the decades-long craze for all things Western. Nevins and Keller present a focused study of the Cisco Kid's cultural and artistic significance. Both volumes are suitable for circulating libraries and large film collections. Background: Barson (Teenage Confidential) lists 101 great Western films and surveys the genre's influence on popular culture. Nevins and Keller (Hispanic Research Ctr., Arizona State Univ.) expand upon Nevins's 1998 book, The Films of the Cisco Kid, to examine the character's Hispanic origins, status as American icon, and evolution. The authors profile the major Cisco Kid films in relation to other Hispanic and Western characters and relevant folklore. Linked to a multimedia project at Arizona State University, this book is enhanced by sumptuous posters and photographs.-Carol J. Binkowski, Bloomfield, NJ Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780875653792
  • ISBN-10: 0875653790
  • Publisher: Texas Christian University Press
  • Publish Date: October 2008
  • Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.85 pounds
  • Page Count: 175

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