And it's a Beautiful Day: A Fargo Companion

On the 25th anniversary of the release of the Coen brothers' film Fargo, former Minnesota resident Nige Tassell revisits the film and its landscape. And Its A Beautiful Day provides insight into the film's intricate plot, snappy dialogue, and unforgettable characters, posing intriguing questions about Jerry Lundegaard, Carl Showalter, and Marge Gunderson. The book is a fun and entertaining companion to the all-time great cult movie.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited

Fargo, the gripping tale of greed, kidnapping, and murder set in the unforgiving tundra of Minnesota, marked the breakthrough film for the Coen brothers, earning them two Oscars and a massive wave of critical and commercial praise. As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of its release, former Minnesota resident Nige Tassell ventures back to revisit the film and its captivating landscape. The result is a leisurely stroll through Fargo's intricate plot, its quick-witted dialogue, and its unforgettable characters. Insightful, revealing, entertaining, and esoteric, And It's a Beautiful Day peels back the film's multiple layers to pose intriguing questions. What has driven car salesman Jerry Lundegaard to such desperation? Does Carl Showalter truly deserve to meet his demise in a woodchipper? And can police chief Marge Gunderson truly consume an astonishing amount of food in a single sitting?

Sharp, snappy, and brimming with quirks and humor, And It's a Beautiful Day serves as the ideal companion to one of the all-time great cult movies.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 138 x 206 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913538354