Parker Tyler
Parker Tyler was an American author, poet, and film critic known for his works on avant-garde cinema and his contributions to film theory. He was a prominent figure in the New York City literary and art scene, and his writings often explored the intersection of film and surrealism.
Books
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1. The Young And Evil
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Greenwich Village, this avant-garde novel explores the lives of a group of young bohemians navigating their way through a world of art, sexuality, and self-discovery. The narrative delves into the complexities of identity and desire, capturing the raw and unfiltered experiences of its characters as they challenge societal norms and embrace their unconventional lifestyles. Through a series of vignettes, the story paints a vivid picture of a generation seeking freedom and authenticity in a rapidly changing world.
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2. Underground Film
A Critical History
A compact critical history of avant-garde and underground cinema that traces its roots in surrealist and experimental practice and maps how filmmakers rejected Hollywood narrative norms in favor of dream logic, mythic and ritual imagery, erotic transgression, and formal experimentation; the book surveys key works and figures, analyzes techniques such as montage and nonlinearity, and situates the movement within broader cultural and psychoanalytic currents while arguing for its aesthetic and political significance.
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