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landencelano's review
5.0
The sheer scope of this book, and its depth and love of its subject, eclipse any personal bias and preference the author has for periphery details. Often tangental in its details covering personal bios of cast and producers, which slow the reading process down considerably, it eventually culminates in a richer, fuller portrait of one of Italy's most underrated and overlooked maestros of cinema.
That said, Lucas's achievement with this book should be applauded as it is strictly the work of passion, love, and unfettered determination to tell Bava's story. For that, I'm grateful.
Not for casual readers, but should be – anything to help get the name of Bava to the masses.
That said, Lucas's achievement with this book should be applauded as it is strictly the work of passion, love, and unfettered determination to tell Bava's story. For that, I'm grateful.
Not for casual readers, but should be – anything to help get the name of Bava to the masses.
goranlowie's review
4.0
An absolutely mental effort. The scope of Lucas' research is ridiculous. You won't find a more detailed, more thoroughly researched biography on any other director. Bava's growth from cinematographer to director is a filmic story on its own. It's filled to the brim with information about his films (down to the changed scenes in specific versions, the movies he worked on but wasn't credited for, the changes in different regional versions of his movies, production issues...) it is exhaustive and it is endless.
The most interesting part were the various stories about and glimpses into Bava's life. What a tremendously interesting life he's had! While reading this book, I went through Bava's entire filmography. Although I can't say I'm a big fan of his movies, I think he was a very impressive person and the impact he had on cinema cannot be understated.
The most interesting part were the various stories about and glimpses into Bava's life. What a tremendously interesting life he's had! While reading this book, I went through Bava's entire filmography. Although I can't say I'm a big fan of his movies, I think he was a very impressive person and the impact he had on cinema cannot be understated.
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