<P>This work is a reference on the history of the Western movie, from 'The Great Train Robbery' in 1902 to the most recent Hollywood hits. Each of the 3500 entries include the film's vital statistics - title, year released, director, writers and screenwriters, cast, and running time.<BR>Fagen, an expert on the Hollywood western, looks at the thousands of westerns that have captivated audiences for the past 100 years. Each of some 3,500 entries includes information on the film's director, writers and screenwriters, cast, and running time, along with a summary of the film and critical analysis of selected films. There is an overview of westerns at the Academy Awards, plus a look at literary sources, an appendix listing spaghetti westerns, and b&amp;w film stills.</P>
<P>&nbsp;"More westerns - the good, the bad, or the ugly - have been made than nearly any other type of movie. They include silent films, shorts, serials, film series, feature films, made-for-television movies, and other formats. As a result, few images are as familiar to audiences worldwide as those of gunfighters, bandanna-clad outlaws, or cowboys riding into a sunset. From rollicking musical adventures to historical epics to penetrating psychological explorations, the western has ranged farther than any other film genre and, in the process, reaped millions of fans." "With more than 3,500 entries, The Encyclopedia of Westerns is a detailed and insightful survey of western films. Entries provide production details, cast and crew lists, and the release date of each film discussed, followed by a summary of the story and a critical analysis of the most significant movies covered. Also featured is an appendix listing spaghetti westerns (the genre that made Clint Eastwood a star), an overview of westerns at the Academy Awards, a look at literary sources and inspirations, and more than 100 photographs. For newcomers and longtime fans alike, The Encyclopedia of Westerns is a must-have guide to this exciting film genre</P>
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