The Big Lebowski - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780571193356

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by Joel Coen (Author), William P. Robertson (Author), Tricia Cooke (Author)

The Big Lebowski begins with a case of mistaken identity which escalates when Jeffrey Lebowski-alias The Dude-attempts to seek recompense for the despoliation of his ratty-ass little rug, and then finds himself entangled in a kidnapping caper as a bagman-a situation that goes from bad to worse due to the interference of his hapless bowling partners.

In this film the Coen brothers have taken on the preoccupations of Raymond Chandler, but have given them a postmodern spin, while at the same time leaving Philip Marlowe's ethos intact as The Dude wanders through the fractured world of nineties L.A. trying to do the right thing. Like the award winning Fargo, The Big Lebowski is suffused with a droll humor and a verbal felicity that is as delightful as it is startling.

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The Big Lebowski begins with a case of mistaken identity which escalates when Jeffrey Lebowski - alias The Dude - attempts to seek recompense for the despoliation of his ratty-ass little rug, and then finds himself entangled in a kidnapping caper as a bagman - a situation that goes from bad to worse due to the interference of his hapless bowling partners. In The Big Lebowski the Coen brothers have taken on the preoccupations of Raymond Chandler, but have given them a postmodern spin, while at the same time leaving Philip Marlowe's ethos intact as The Dude wanders through the fractured world of nineties LA trying to do the right thing.

Author Biography

Ethan and Joel Coen have made several critically acclaimed feature films together. The recipients of numerous awards, the Coen brothers received an Academy Award for Best Screenplay in 1997 for Fargo.

Number of Pages: 128

Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: March 29, 2005

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