The Coen Brothers Encyclopedia : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers : 9780810885769 : 081088576X : 10 Oct 2014 : Joel and Ethan Coen have written and directed some of the most celebrated American films of the last thirty years. The output of their work has embraced a wide range of genres, including the neo-noirsBlood Simple and The Man Who Wasn't There,the absurdist comedyRaising Arizona, and the violent gangster filmMiller's Crossing. Whether producing original works likeFargo and Barton Fink or drawing on inspiration from literature, such as Charles Portis'True Grit or Cormac McCarthy'sNo Country for Old Men, the brothers put their distinctive stamp on each film. In The Coen Brothers Encyclopedia, all aspects of these gifted siblings as writers, directors, producers, and even editors?in the guise of Roderick Jaynes?are discussed. Entries in this volume focus on creative personnel behind the camera, including costume designers, art directors, and frequent contributors like cinematograph