Integrating of the mythical books on the European
Western!
Author Alain Petit
At a time when it was still difficult to see films Cinema
Bis by Alain Petit undertook the first study of the European western genre. In
the model of a fanzine, in 5 books, this study consisted of a critical
analysis, especially on the themes and actors, as well as a long filmography.
Of course, since then, other books on the gender have been published, more or
less admitting paternity with these fanzines. This book is published, in
professional form, and how integrates comics and fanzines, for those who have
the time – search online and see how rare the few items are for sale on the
internet and are usually quickly snapped up.
The western
In 1964 with A Fistful of Dollars Sergio Leone launches
the new wave of the European Western. The success is such that more than 700
films will be produced, made by such directors as Corbucci, Sollima, Valerii,
Castellari ... In order to stand out from classic American models, Italians
find in their mythology, and in the legacy of the baroque and opera . The
action is omnipresent, visual violence, filthy characters, exemplary music ...
The book
The first serious study in French dedicated to the
discovery of a genre so reviled by critics, "20 Years of Western
European" had, in its time, no publisher was interested.
Embellished by professional impressions, "20 years
of Western European" is now available to all fans of the genre which, we
know, are now legion. 330 pages, Pages in Black and White, hardcover, with numerous photographs
The author
Alain Petit was born in December 1944.
He created in 1970 his first fanzine, "The Mask of
Medusa," an experience that goes in depth to change the course of his
life.
He contributed to numerous magazines such as
"Horizons of Fantasy", "L'Ecran Fantastique", "Mad
Movies" and became one of the founding members of the Collective Cinema
Bis.
In 1980, he created the Editions of the Medusa, and with
the help of Roland Pourquery, published "20 Years of Western
European".
In 1994 he published "Manacoa Files" six
volumes constituting his second fan book with a draw just as confidential.
He has just finished writing a monumental study dedicated
to the work of Jess Franco ("Jess Franco and the prosperity of Bis') with
a balance of passion and friendship of forty years, which will be released in a
forthcoming book by Artus Editions.
Publisher's word
This publication will allow you to have the 5 original
notebooks: "20 years of European Western."
The original fanzines were photocopies. Obviously, this
was designed with the means at hand. But that's a shame because the photos of
the model of Alain Petit were real pictures on photo paper, then and photocopying,
alas, could not make this look professional.
The objective of undertaking this reissue is to make available
this set of notebooks, which are considered the first study in French on the
gender, in conditions of optimum quality. It is not a mere facsimile. The pages
of this book will be beautiful glossy paper, which will reproduce the best
picture quality. Of course, the book begins with an introduction by the author,
explaining the genesis and the approach of the project.
About
counterparties
Artus Films being primarily a film editor and has edited,
to date, 10 European westerns, we propose to acquire 3, 5, or 10 DVDs,
contributing to the realization of this project.
Each DVD offers an Italian Western, in its original
format (often in Cinemascope), color, in French or original version with French
subtitles, accompanied by one or more exclusive extras to go further in the
knowledge of these films. Feel free to visit our website for more information.
Also, you can see all the trailers of these westerns
here:
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