1996, ISBN: 9780198112570

XXII, 824 p., many ill. Original cloth with dust jacket. From the estate of Kurt Scheel, German publicist. - Slightly rubbed/stained jacket, yellowed edge due to age, otherwise very good … Mehr…

XXII, 824 p., many ill. Original cloth with dust jacket. From the estate of Kurt Scheel, German publicist. - Slightly rubbed/stained jacket, yellowed edge due to age, otherwise very good and clean. - From humble beginnings as a novelty in a handful of cities, cinema has risen to become a billion-dollar industry and the most spectacular and original contemporary art form. It has spread to all parts of the globe, and is enjoyed by audiences that cut across all sections of society. This book traces the history of the twentieth-century's most enduringly popular form of entertainment. Covering all aspects of its development, stars, studios, and cultural impact, the book celebrates and chronicles over one hundred years of diverse achievement from westerns to the New Wave, from animation to the Avant-Garde, and from Hollywood to Hong Kong. An international team of distinguished film historians tells the story of the major inventions and developments in the cinema business, its institutions, genres, and personnel; other chapters outline the evolution of national cinemas round the worldthe varied and distinctive filmic traditions that have developed alongside Hollywood. A unique aspect of the book are the special inset features on the film-makers and personalitiesGarbo and Godard, Keaton and Kurosawa, Bugs Bunny and Bergmanwho have had an enduring impact in popular memory and cinematic lore. With over 280 illustrations, a full bibliography, and an extensive index, this is the buffs ultimate guide to cinema worldwide. - Geoffrey Nowell-Smith is Project Director of the Joint European Filmography, and a Fellow of the European Humanities Research Centre, Oxford University. ISBN 9780198112570 Versand D: 5,50 EUR, [PU:Oxford : Oxford University Press,]<

1996, ISBN: 9780198112570

Hard cover, Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. Shelfwear. Bumped edges. Minor Exterior Wear. Pages clean. Binding tight. Hardcover., [PU:… Mehr…

Hard cover, Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. Shelfwear. Bumped edges. Minor Exterior Wear. Pages clean. Binding tight. Hardcover., [PU: Oxford University Press, USA]<