Edited by two renowned Allen experts, A Companion to Woody Allen presents a collection of 26 original essays on the director’s films. Contributions offer a number of divergent critical perspectives while expanding the contexts in which his work is understood. A timely companion by the authors of two of the most important books on Allen to date Illuminates the films of Woody Allen from a number of divergent critical perspectives Explores the contexts in which his work should be understood Assesses Allen’s remarkable filmmaking career from its early beginnings and investigates the conflicts and contradictions that suffuse it Discusses Allen’s recognition as a global cinematic figure

A compendium of biographical information (through September 1992, though his family problems are not elaborated), interviews with Allen and others, and listings and discussion of his books, movies, records, plays, and favorite actors. Includes an annotated bibliography. No index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

First Published in 2001. Woody Allen, who first became famous as a stand- up comedian and writer of comedy routines, also has had a distinguished career as a playwright, actor, screenwriter and director. While his celebrity status is attributed to some of his better-known early films such as 'Annie Hall', 'Manhattan', 'Hannah and her Sisters' he has produced more than ten new films in the past decade.

In 'The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion', film writer Jason Bailey profiles every one of Allen's films through essays, behind-the-scenes interviews, full cast lists, production details, and full-color images and artwork

Originally published by Random House in 1987, this collection of three of Allen's comedy screenplays includes Zelig, Broadway Danny Rose and The Purple Rose of Cairo, for which he won an Oscar for best screenplay.

A wide-ranging survey of the subject that celebrates the variety and complexity of film comedy from the ‘silent’ days to the present, this authoritative guide offers an international perspective on the popular genre that explores all facets of its formative social, cultural and political context A wide-ranging collection of 24 essays exploring film comedy from the silent era to the present International in scope, the collection embraces not just American cinema, including Native American and African American, but also comic films from Europe, the Middle East, and Korea Essays explore sub-genres, performers, and cultural perspectives such as gender, politics, and history in addition to individual works Engages with different strands of comedy including slapstick, romantic, satirical and ironic Features original entries from a diverse group of multidisciplinary international contributors

In a series of interviews Woody Allen shares the anxieties, frustrations, and inspirations in his life.