I'm Not Who You Think I Am: Impostors in Film - Softcover

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Impostors can be found everywhere – in fairy tales, in Shakespeare’s plays, in operas, in stories about spies and undercover agents – and in the movies. This book examines a genre of film no one ever considered before –the impostor film. These films feature characters who pretend to be something or someone they are not, who assume an identity not their own for the purpose of deception. Illustrated with 150 images (many in color), the book includes over 400 films with impostors in them, from the advent of talkies to the present, including some based on real people. These include little known gems and wildly popular films that have won awards. People looking for recommendations can refer to a list of the best 100 impostor films in the back of the book. Along with the many actors and directors who have repeatedly been drawn to films about these artful frauds, ten impostor types are examined in the second part of the book. This includes sex impostors, emotional impostors, profession impostors, age impostors, health, wealth and impostors of mortality, ethnic impostors, lookalikes and impostors due to mistaken identity. You will also learn why we enjoy watching films about impostors -- those audacious, unconventional role models who overcome obstacles and think outside the box to get what they want. This paperback version is offered in standard paper and inks. The Collector's Edition is offered in hardcover with higher quality paper and inks for sharper and more vibrant black and white and color movie stills -- a must for any movie buff.

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