Nordic noir : the pocket essential guide to Scandinavian crime fiction, film & TV
Forshaw, Barry2013
Books, Manuscripts
This is a compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre of Nordic noir. The information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films and TV adaptations, from Sjowall and Wahloo's highly influential Martin Beck series through Henning Mankell's 'Wallander' to Stieg Larsson's groundbreaking 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', cult TV hits such as the Danish 'The Killing', 'The Bridge' and the political thriller 'Borgen', up to the hugely successful books and films of the current king of the field, Norway's Jo Nesbo.
Main title:
Author:
Forshaw, Barry, author
Imprint:
Harpenden, Herts. : Pocket Essentials, 2013.
Collation:
160 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Includes QR code.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781842439876 (pbk)
Dewey class:
839.53087209
Local class:
839.530872 FOR
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
233579