Keep ‘Em In the East by Richard Koszarski

Drawing on an impressive and vast array of research Richard Koszarski’s “Keep ’Em in the East” chronicles the compelling and often surprising origins of New York’s postwar film renaissance, looking beyond such classics as The Naked City, Kiss of Death, and Portrait of Jennie, examining the social, cultural, and economic forces that shaped New York filmmaking, from city politics to union regulations, and shows how decades of low-budget independent production taught local filmmakers how to capture the city’s grit, liveliness, and allure. It is a bold and spellbinding retelling of a crucial chapter in the history of American cinema.

*This book is signed by author, Richard Koszarski.*