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# Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition) (Turner Classic Movies)

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Review: The Greatest Book Ever Written About Film Noir Just Got BETTER - I don't write a lot of reviews, see, 'cause I figure 99 percent of the time ya pays ya money and ya takes ya chances. Ya roll the dice and Lady Luck either smiles or (more likely) slaps you down hard and leaves you in a world of hurt. My take on this or that ain't gonna matter a tin-pot darn one way or the other. But on occasion I come across some swag that proves not every penny is bad and sometimes ya can make out like a bandit. This is one of those times, brother. The original paperback edition (published way back in '98) was a thing of beauty but I eventually had to have it rebound in hard covers because it was falling apart from so much use! It was that good. Well, partner, this new, revised edition is BETTER in pretty much every conceivable way. Not only is it a lovely sewn-binding hardcover right out of the gate but it's printed on fine glossy paper that really makes those beautiful black-and-white stills POP. In addition, it's almost 60 pages longer and has color poster pics and print interspersed throughout (the original was all B&W with a small color section at the rear). The text has been completely overhauled and updated to take into account nearly 25 intervening years of new discoveries and and knowledge about the genre. Eddie Muller is the reigning King of Noir. He knows whereof he speaks and broadcasts his genre chops and enthusiasm with grit and gusto. His book isn't merely educational, it's a true pleasure to read -- written by a guy who loves his subject and can't help but radiate that joy on every page. It's a busted fire-hydrant of information and deep knowledge but make no mistake -- this is no dry academic treatise but rather a mash note to the greatest of all film genres, written by a poor sap so deeply in love that it's become an obsession. If you're already a Noirhead then you obviously know Muller and don't need my encouragement to buy this. If you're not, then get with it, ya pathetic lunk, and take a trip to Dark City, where the men are mean, the dames are to die for and every street could be a one-way detour to The Big Sleep.
Review: A Superb Book on Film Noir: the First Ever Six Star Review! - Advertised as "..a revised and expanded edition of Dark City." It is not. The revisions and additional information are so extensive, it is a totally new book. Both publications are worth owning, as they overlap but also compliment one another. The 1998 Dark City was easily my favorite book about film noir. This new volume is superior to the original in many ways: There are expanded discussions of key movies. These are consistently insightful. There are profiles of key individuals. While these profiles vary in length, each seems "right" in terms of details and information provided. You can find additional information elsewhere, but as biographic sketches, these brief portraits are perfect. While the structure of the original book remains, there are additional chapter headings and much more information. The quality of the photographs is excellent. This would be a great book even if only the photos were published without any print. Gone is much of the "1940's tough guy" dialogue, which can wear thin quickly. What remains is brief and totally enjoyable. Only two minor points of constructive criticism: 1. In both the original 1998 book and this volume, screenwriters receive minimal attention. They're infrequently noted, but film directors are far more emphasized. 2. On page 187, Richard Widmark's character in his favorite film is described as a "health inspector." In fact, Widmark played an Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. Calling him a health inspector is like referring to the Captain of a U.S. Naval vessel as a "deck hand." A tremendous publication that belongs in the library of any film noir aficionado. Six stars, at the very least.

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| Best Sellers Rank | #88,530 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Movie Guides & Reviews #50 in Movie History & Criticism #445 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 916 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Greatest Book Ever Written About Film Noir Just Got BETTER
*by S***Y on July 21, 2021*

I don't write a lot of reviews, see, 'cause I figure 99 percent of the time ya pays ya money and ya takes ya chances. Ya roll the dice and Lady Luck either smiles or (more likely) slaps you down hard and leaves you in a world of hurt. My take on this or that ain't gonna matter a tin-pot darn one way or the other. But on occasion I come across some swag that proves not every penny is bad and sometimes ya can make out like a bandit. This is one of those times, brother. The original paperback edition (published way back in '98) was a thing of beauty but I eventually had to have it rebound in hard covers because it was falling apart from so much use! It was that good. Well, partner, this new, revised edition is BETTER in pretty much every conceivable way. Not only is it a lovely sewn-binding hardcover right out of the gate but it's printed on fine glossy paper that really makes those beautiful black-and-white stills POP. In addition, it's almost 60 pages longer and has color poster pics and print interspersed throughout (the original was all B&W with a small color section at the rear). The text has been completely overhauled and updated to take into account nearly 25 intervening years of new discoveries and and knowledge about the genre. Eddie Muller is the reigning King of Noir. He knows whereof he speaks and broadcasts his genre chops and enthusiasm with grit and gusto. His book isn't merely educational, it's a true pleasure to read -- written by a guy who loves his subject and can't help but radiate that joy on every page. It's a busted fire-hydrant of information and deep knowledge but make no mistake -- this is no dry academic treatise but rather a mash note to the greatest of all film genres, written by a poor sap so deeply in love that it's become an obsession. If you're already a Noirhead then you obviously know Muller and don't need my encouragement to buy this. If you're not, then get with it, ya pathetic lunk, and take a trip to Dark City, where the men are mean, the dames are to die for and every street could be a one-way detour to The Big Sleep.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Superb Book on Film Noir: the First Ever Six Star Review!
*by M***E on September 21, 2021*

Advertised as "..a revised and expanded edition of Dark City." It is not. The revisions and additional information are so extensive, it is a totally new book. Both publications are worth owning, as they overlap but also compliment one another. The 1998 Dark City was easily my favorite book about film noir. This new volume is superior to the original in many ways: There are expanded discussions of key movies. These are consistently insightful. There are profiles of key individuals. While these profiles vary in length, each seems "right" in terms of details and information provided. You can find additional information elsewhere, but as biographic sketches, these brief portraits are perfect. While the structure of the original book remains, there are additional chapter headings and much more information. The quality of the photographs is excellent. This would be a great book even if only the photos were published without any print. Gone is much of the "1940's tough guy" dialogue, which can wear thin quickly. What remains is brief and totally enjoyable. Only two minor points of constructive criticism: 1. In both the original 1998 book and this volume, screenwriters receive minimal attention. They're infrequently noted, but film directors are far more emphasized. 2. On page 187, Richard Widmark's character in his favorite film is described as a "health inspector." In fact, Widmark played an Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. Calling him a health inspector is like referring to the Captain of a U.S. Naval vessel as a "deck hand." A tremendous publication that belongs in the library of any film noir aficionado. Six stars, at the very least.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Gift for Film Noir Fan
*by K***R on January 15, 2026*

My husband is a big fan of film noir and loves this book.

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