Directed by Yasujiro Ozu

Shiguéhiko Hasumi's 1983 book, Directed by Yasujir ō Ozu, is now available in an English translation. This pioneering translation allows a new readership to engage with Hasumi's insightful meditation on the work of one of the giants of world cinema. The book is complemented by a critical introduction by Aaron Gerow and rendered fluidly by Ryan Cook.

Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2024
Publisher: University of California Press

Shiguéhiko Hasumi's groundbreaking work, originally published in 1983, has emerged as a highly influential and profound exploration of cinema in Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, this cinematic masterpiece has now been translated into English for the first time, opening up a new audience to engage with Hasumi's insightful and emotionally resonant meditation on the legacy of one of the greatest filmmakers in world history. Accompanied by a critical introduction by acclaimed film scholar Aaron Gerow, this volume showcases Ryan Cook's masterful translation, ensuring that it will remain a treasured addition to the shelves of cinephiles for years to come.

Shiguéhiko Hasumi's groundbreaking work, originally published in 1983, has emerged as a highly influential and profound exploration of cinema in Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, this cinematic masterpiece has now been translated into English for the first time, opening up a new audience to engage with Hasumi's insightful and emotionally resonant meditation on the legacy of one of the greatest filmmakers in world history. Accompanied by a critical introduction by acclaimed film scholar Aaron Gerow, this volume showcases Ryan Cook's masterful translation, ensuring that it will remain a treasured addition to the shelves of cinephiles for years to come.

Shiguéhiko Hasumi's groundbreaking work, originally published in 1983, has emerged as a highly influential and profound exploration of cinema in Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, this cinematic masterpiece has now been translated into English for the first time, opening up a new audience to engage with Hasumi's insightful and emotionally resonant meditation on the legacy of one of the greatest filmmakers in world history. Accompanied by a critical introduction by acclaimed film scholar Aaron Gerow, this volume showcases Ryan Cook's masterful translation, ensuring that it will remain a treasured addition to the shelves of cinephiles for years to come.

Shiguéhiko Hasumi's groundbreaking work, originally published in 1983, has emerged as a highly influential and profound exploration of cinema in Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, this cinematic masterpiece has now been translated into English for the first time, opening up a new audience to engage with Hasumi's insightful and emotionally resonant meditation on the legacy of one of the greatest filmmakers in world history. Accompanied by a critical introduction by acclaimed film scholar Aaron Gerow, this volume showcases Ryan Cook's masterful translation, ensuring that it will remain a treasured addition to the shelves of cinephiles for years to come.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 235 x 161 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520396715