{"product_id":"9788497911801","title":"Joan Bosch. Cinema and life","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJoan Bosch. Cinema and Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a comprehensive and profound portrait of Joan Bosch, one of the most relevant popular film directors on the European scene. Born in Valls in 1925, Bosch signed twenty-nine feature films ranging from westerns to romantic comedies, as well as crime and horror films. The work analyzes his complete filmography, contextualizes each film, and reveals the anecdotes and difficulties of filmmaking. Beyond the catalog, the reader will discover the constant struggle between creativity and pragmatism that defined his career, making him a paradigm of genre cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work explores the life and career of Joan Bosch, a director who knew how to navigate between market demands and his own artistic ambition. The book comprehensively collects his twenty-nine feature films, from emblematic titles such as \u003cem\u003eA sangre fría\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBahía de Palma\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eLa diligencia de los condenados\u003c\/em\u003e, to comedies and horror films. Each film is analyzed from a cinematic perspective, placing it in its historical and industrial context. Furthermore, thanks to the close collaboration of Bosch himself, the text includes the problems, creative solutions, and anecdotes experienced during filming, offering a privileged view of filmmaking in Spain during the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExhaustive analysis of Joan Bosch's filmography, including westerns, comedies, crime cinema, and horror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dichotomy between the director's creative freedom and the limitations imposed by the film industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and cultural context of popular Spanish and European cinema from the 1960s to the 1980s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe filmmaking process: technical problems, anecdotes from the set, and artistic decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the director as a craftsman who manages to turn limitations into narrative opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for cinephiles interested in genre cinema, especially westerns and popular Spanish comedy. It is also essential reading for film students, researchers, and professionals in the sector who want to understand the production dynamics and creative difficulties of an era. Finally, followers of Joan Bosch and lovers of artist biographies will discover a passionate story of perseverance and passion for the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and analyzed catalog of all of Joan Bosch's work, including scripts and short films.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn internal and privileged view of the creative process thanks to the direct collaboration of the director.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and industrial contextualization that helps to understand the value and limitations of genre cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnecdotes and practical details about the making of films that enrich the reader's understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the tension between art and survival in the film industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: COMAS, ÀNGEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: BIOGRAPHY: BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PERFILS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 475 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a solid and rigorous contribution to the knowledge of a director often undervalued by academic critics but loved by the public. The combination of cinematic analysis, industrial context, and direct testimony makes it a useful tool for both specialists and fans of genre cinema. The book not only documents a trajectory, but also opens a window to the complexities of making films under adverse conditions, which makes it especially relevant for anyone who wants to understand the less glamorous but equally exciting side of the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405132128603,"sku":"9788497911801","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791180.jpg?v=1781823940","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497911801","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}