Silver and Ursini trace the development of noir to its origins and documents its borrowings from other visual arts, with chapters covering each of the recurring motifs that define the genre. Stills and background are provided for classics like A TOUCH OF EVIL, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, and IN A LONELY PLACE. Both an indispensable reference guide and an irresistible treat for film buffs, THE NOIR STYLE is an engaging and informative addition to the literature of film. A new afterword examines how the tropes of noir continue to be relevant for contemporary filmmakers.