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What Is Noir? Exploring the Many Faces of Dark Fiction

Presented by: David Burnsworth | David Zeltserman | Jonathan Woods | Kenneth Wishnia | Michael Cooper
Categories: Jewish | Noir | Regional

Noir takes many forms, from rural and Southern settings to modern and culturally distinct stories. In this session, authors share their own definitions of noir and discuss the themes, characters, atmosphere, and creative choices that shape this enduring style of crime fiction.

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