Hakan Lovgren Eisenstein’s Labyrinth 1996 AUTHOR INSCRIBED SIGNED Film Study

by Håkan Lövgren

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Eisenstein’s Labyrinth: Aspects of a Cinematic Synthesis of the Arts by Håkan Lövgren Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell International, 1996 Stockholm Studies in Russian Literature No. 31 Scarce scholarly study of legendary Soviet Russian filmmaker and film theorist Sergei Eisenstein (1898–1948), originally presented as Håkan Lövgren’s doctoral dissertation at Stockholm University. AUTHOR-INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY. Inscribed on the title page: “To Maria Paula and Giancarlo with Best Wishes from the author Wash. D.C., 14 Jan. 2001” Also included is a Håkan Lövgren business/contact card from Stockholm, Sweden, together with an additional handwritten provenance note found with the book. The work contains five essays examining Eisenstein’s later creative and theoretical work, including his concepts of artistic synthesis, ecstasy and “sensuous thought,” psychoanalytic influences, religious and occult symbolism, Wagner, and Ivan the Terrible. Bibliographic details: Published 1996 139 pages English language ISBN 91-22-01729-1 ISSN 0346-8496 Printed in Sweden Stockholm Studies in Russian Literature No. 31 Condition: Pre-owned vintage academic softcover with visible age and storage wear. There is noticeable moisture/water staining and waviness, particularly along the lower portions of the pages. Additional age-related discoloration and handling wear are present. The author inscription remains clear and legible. Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the

• Publisher: Almqvist & Wiksell International
• Year: 1996
• ISBN: 9122017291
• Condition: Fair

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