100 Road Movies

From the earliest days of American cinema, the road movie has been synonymous with American culture and the image America has presented both to itself and to the world. But the road movie is not uniquely American, and other national cinemas have offered their own take, adapting it to reflect their own sensibilities and geographies. Whatever its nationality, the road movie has presented a means by which to challenge and confront convention, remaining an ever-changing, fascinating metaphor for life. Beginning with an expansive essay tracing their historical development,100 Road Moviesis an entertaining pocket guide to one of the most enduring and popular movie sub-genres. Film entries includeThe Grapes of Wrath, Easy Rider, Two-Lane Blacktop, Stranger Than ParadiseandThe Motorcycle Diaries.Wood, Jason is the author of '100 Road Movies ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781844571598 and ISBN 1844571599.