Dear Deke, Thank you for sharing this very sad news. I’ve long admired Al’s work - his book and numerous articles on experimental film are never far from my reach when I’m writing, and I’m sure many other scholars would say the same. He was encouraging of my own work, which meant a lot to me. He’ll continue to be a force to be reckoned with. All best wishes, Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan Walley Associate Professor Department of Cinema Denison University wall...@denison.edu > On Dec 3, 2014, at 10:57 AM, Deke Dusinberre <de...@orange.fr> wrote: > > I'm sorry to report that the avant-garde film community, and the British > scene in particular, has lost a valiant, witty champion. Al Rees died at home > in London last Friday after a long illness. He was an inspiring teacher, > insightful critic, and elegant writer—his "History of Experimental Film and > Video" has deservedly been reprinted several times since it was first > published in 1999. > He was also a warm and loyal friend. > > Bereft, > > Deke Dusinberre > (Paris) > > > de...@orange.fr > Tel: (33-1) 42.54.38.05 > > _______________________________________________ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks