The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend
The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
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BetaThe Searchers: The Making of an American Legend
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013416
Book • Nonfiction
Texas • 1950s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend, Glenn Frankel explores the real-life events that inspired the film, the adaptation of Alan Le May's novel and the film's production. The book examines the cultural and historical impact of the story, highlighting the interplay among American history, myth-making, and the legacy of John Ford's iconic film.
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
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Glenn Frankel's The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend provides a deep dive into the iconic film and its cultural impact. Praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, it offers rich historical context. Some critics feel it occasionally strays from focus. Overall, it's acclaimed for its illumination of a cinematic classic's legacy.
Who Should Read The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend?
Readers interested in The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend by Glenn Frankel typically enjoy American history, film studies, and the interplay between myth and culture. Fans of David McCullough's 1776 or Mark Harris's Five Came Back would appreciate this book’s exploration of iconic film and historical lore.
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Book • Nonfiction
Texas • 1950s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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