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OverviewFargo that bloody tale of greed, kidnapping and murder set in the freezing tundra of Minnesota was the Coen brothers' break-out film, scooping two Oscars and a towering snowdrift of critical and commercial acclaim. On the 25th anniversary of its release, former Minnesota resident Nige Tassell slips on his snowboots to revisit the film and its landscape. The result is a leisurely stomp around Fargo's intricate plot, its snappy dialogue and its unforgettable characters. Insightful, revealing, entertaining and esoteric, And It's A Beautiful Day strips back the film's multiple layers to pose intriguing questions. What has made car salesman Jerry Lundegaard such a desperate man? Does Carl Showalter deserve to be fed into a woodchipper? And just how much food can police chief Marge Gunderson put away in a single sitting? Sharp and snappy and full of quirkiness and humour, And It's A Beautiful Day is perfect companion to one of the all-time great cult movies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nige TassellPublisher: Polaris Publishing Limited Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 20.50cm Weight: 0.331kg ISBN: 9781913538354ISBN 10: 1913538354 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 11 March 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'Shrewd, profoundly appreciative, beautifully written and benefits from the author's own Minneapolis connection. If you love Fargo, and of course you do, you'll need this' -- David Stubbs 'And It's A Beautiful Day is a labour of love that's no labour to read: a microscopic examination of the big picture, in both senses of the word. A chipper read' -- David Quantick Author InformationNige Tassell writes about sport and popular culture for a range of publications. He is also the author of a number of books, including Three Weeks Eight Seconds, The Bottom Corner, Boot Sale, and Butch Wilkins & the Sundance Kid. His latest book is And It's A Beautiful Day: A Fargo Companion. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |