Ride the Frontier: Exploring the Myth of the American West on Screen

This book explores the history of the Western genre, focusing on canon, adaptation, and hybridity, with a range of unexplored topics such as the role of heroines, celluloid Indians, femininity and masculinity, and the Western's future in the 21st century.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2021
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

This book delves into the rich history of Western films, exploring their defining characteristics, adaptations, and hybridity. Through fresh appraisals of popular Westerns, the author uncovers a multitude of largely unexplored topics. These include the significant roles of heroines within a supposedly male-dominated film industry, the portrayal of celluloid Indians, the transnational and transcultural origins of the first spaghetti Western, the construction of femininity and masculinity in the hybrid Westerns of the 1950s, and the evolving directions of the Western in the twenty-first century.

The author's comprehensive analysis offers valuable insights into the evolution and transformation of the Western genre, shedding light on its cultural significance and its enduring appeal to audiences worldwide. Whether you are a film enthusiast, a scholar of cultural studies, or simply someone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of cinematic history, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this iconic film genre.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 150 x 224 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476683065