“Every light has a point where it is brightest and a point toward which it wanders to lose itself completely. It must be intercepted to fulfill its mission; it cannot function in a void. Light can go straight, penetrate and turn back, be reflected and deflected, gathered and spread, bent as by a soap bubble, made to sparkle and be blocked. Where it is no more is blackness, and where it begins is the core of its brightness. The journey of rays from that central core to the outposts of blackness is the adventure and drama of light.”
Quote by Josef von Sternberg
Work
Fun in a Chinese Laundry
This novel takes readers on a light-hearted journey through the daily operations of a traditional Chinese laundry, showcasing the lively personalities and comedic situations that arise among the staff and customers. more
Author
Josef von Sternberg
Josef von Sternberg was an American film director of Austrian birth, known for his distinctive visual style and portrayal of women in films. His collaboration with Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo in the 1930s was particularly notable, profoundly influencing the art of cinema. more
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