Film Noir: An Encyclopaedic Reference Guide by Alain Silver
A reference guide for late-night film enthusiasts, this book provides details of over 300 American films of the genre. Each entry includes the credits of cast and crew, storylines and a critical discussion of the film in the context of cinema history. The fully illustrated text includes a chronology and lists of famous directors, producers and actors such as Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.