Edited by two renowned Allen experts, A Companion to Woody Allen presents a collection of 26 original essays on the director’s films. Contributions offer a number of divergent critical perspectives while expanding the contexts in which his work is understood.



A timely companion by the authors of two of the most important books on Allen to date
Illuminates the films of Woody Allen from a number of divergent critical perspectives
Explores the contexts in which his work should be understood
Assesses Allen’s remarkable filmmaking career from its early beginnings and investigates the conflicts and contradictions that suffuse it
Discusses Allen’s recognition as a global cinematic figure