The Impossible David Lynch (Film and Culture Series)
by Todd McGowan
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Author: Todd McGowanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-06
ISBN: 0231139551
Number of pages: 280
Publisher: Columbia University Press
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Book Review: A Different Take on Lynch
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm only half way through this book, but so far I have mixed feelings.
The author's stance is to look at Lynch's films as a blend of fantasy and desire. However, he never expresses what his definitions of these terms is. The words fantasy and desire take on new meaning in the context of this book.
As a result, I've found this book to be a very difficult read. Much of the psychoanalysis is in terms of Lacanian Theory, which I know absolutely nothing about. And the author's writing style is not particularly accessible.
However, I still recommend this book for true Lynch fans. Once I attain a better grasp of the author's point of view, I imagine that I will enjoy the book even more.
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