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Tracking ""King Kong: A Hollywood Icon in World Culture by Cynthia Erb 9780814334300
RRP: $66.15$60.65In Tracking King Kong Cynthia Erb charts the cultural significance of the character of King Kong, from the early 1930s, when Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's classic film King Kong was first released, to Peter Jackson's 2005 remake. Although... -
Hidden Chicano Cinema: Film Dramas in the Borderlands by A. Gabriel Melendez 9780813561073
RRP: $260.40$192.49Hidden Chicano Cinema examines how New Mexico, situated within the boundaries of the United States, became a stand-in for the exotic non-western world that tourists, artists, scientists, and others sought to possess at the dawn of early filmmaking, a... -
Hidden Chicano Cinema: Film Dramas in the Borderlands by A. Gabriel Melendez 9780813561066
RRP: $67.20$51.89Hidden Chicano Cinema examines how New Mexico, situated within the boundaries of the United States, became a stand-in for the exotic non-western world that tourists, artists, scientists, and others sought to possess at the dawn of early filmmaking, a... -
American Cinema of the 1920s: Themes and Variations by Lucy Fischer 9780813544854
RRP: $65.10$52.96During the 1920s, sound revolutionized the motion picture industry and cinema continued as one of the most significant and popular forms of mass entertainment in the world. Film studios were transformed into major corporations, hiring a host of craftsmen... -
Screening Genders by Krin Gabbard 9780813543406
RRP: $65.10$49.73Gender roles have been tested, challenged, and redefined everywhere during the past thirty years, but perhaps nowhere more dramatically than in film. Screening Genders is a lively and engaging introduction to the evolving representations of masculinity,... -
Memories of Underdevelopment and ""Inconsolable Memories by Michael Chanan 9780813515373
RRP: $67.20$49.90Memories of Underdevelopment was the first great international success of Cuban cinema. The film provides a complex portrait of Sergio, a disaffected bourgeois intellectual who remains in Havana after the Revolution, suspended between two worlds. He can... -
Christ, Culture and Cinema: How Faith and Films Intersect by Jeffrey Skopak 9780758669414
$44.31Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780758669414Author Jeffrey SkopakImprint Concordia Publishing HousePublisher Concordia Publishing House -
Two or Three Things I Know About Her: Analysis of a Film by Godard by Alfred Guzzetti 9780674284548
$122.18Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780674284548Author Alfred GuzzettiFormat HardbackPage Count 366Imprint Harvard University PressPublisher Harvard University PressWeight(grams) 1177g -
Film and Religion: An Introduction by Paul V. M. Flesher 9780687334896
RRP: $44.08$41.08Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780687334896Author Paul V. M. FlesherFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Abingdon PressPublisher Abingdon PressWeight(grams) 433g -
The Cognitive Semiotics of Film by Warren Buckland 9780521780056
RRP: $157.50$126.50In The Cognitive Semiotics of Film, Warren Buckland argues that the conflict between cognitive film theory and contemporary film theory is unproductive. Examining and developing the work of 'cognitive film semiotics', a neglected branch of film theory... -
The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity by Poshek Fu 9780521772358
RRP: $157.50$127.60The Cinema of Hong Kong examines one of the most popular, dynamic, and important cinema traditions in the history of film. Providing an overview of major directors, genres, and stars, from its origins to the present, this volume examines Hong Kong cinema... -
Quentin Tarantino: Life at the Extremes by Aaron Barlow 9780313380044
$142.74This book places Quentin Tarantino at the heart of Hollywood, showing a director who speaks film through film, who examines the world beyond the movies in a way few have previously attempted, and at which fewer still have succeeded.Quentin Tarantino:... -
The Complete H. P. Lovecraft Filmography by Charles P. Mitchell 9780313316418
$132.99The influence of science fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft is widely felt in modern literature; authors from Robert E. Howard to Stephen King can claim him as their ancestor. But cinema too has seen Lovecraft's impact, and author Charles Mitchell offers... -
Noir, Now and Then: Film Noir Originals and Remakes (1944-1999) by Ronald Schwartz 9780313308932
$180.58This examniation of the cinematic style of film noir originals and their neo-noir remakes compares thirty-five films, beginning with Billy Wilder's classic Double Indemnity and concluding with Jim McBride's Breathless. In-depth analysis of the films... -
Entertainers in British Films: A Century of Showbiz in the Cinema by Denis Gifford 9780313307201
$132.99Representing the first attempt to compile a complete catalog of the entertainers who appeared on film in Great Britain from the invention of the cinema in the mid-1890s to the present, this innovative book covers more than 2,000 entertainers. Each entry... -
American Film Cycles: The Silent Era by Larry Langman 9780313306570
$157.88Examining 40 cycles or themes and more than 1,000 silent films, the author attempts to discern how the screen reflected contemporary social, political, and national trends during the silent years. The period has been divided into the early silent years... -
Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema by Christopher P. Jacobs 9780313303456
$157.88The latest offering from the Reference Guides to the World's Cinema series, this critical survey of key films, actors, directors, and screenwriters during the silent era of the American cinema offers a broad-ranging portrait of the motion picture... -
Guide to British Cinema by Geoff Mayer 9780313303074
$157.88Scholarly and popular interest in British cinema has never been stronger, with films ranging from the Merchant/Ivory pictures through Notting Hill finding both critical and commercial success in America. As such, The Guide to British Cinema represents an... -
The Encyclopedia of American Independent Filmmaking by Vincent Lobrutto 9780313301995
$157.88Independent filmmaking is often regarded as a relatively recent phenomenon, yet the so-called movement has actually existed as long as movies themselves. In this indispensable single-volume reference work, LoBrutto surveys the subject from cinema's... -
Video Versions: Film Adaptations of Plays on Video by Thomas L. Erskine 9780313301858
$157.88Many of our favorite films began as plays-some as well known as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and some not so well known as You've Got Mail's origin, a 1937 play Parfumerie by Miklos Laszlo. Video Versions identifies nearly 300 films and their... -
Catalogue of Forbidden German Feature and Short Film Productions by John F. Kelson 9780313301063
$131.92Compiled as a tool for re-educating the population of the three western zones of Occupation, this catalog lists 395 features, feature-length documentaries, and short films that were forbidden for public exhibition. The Zonal Film Archives originally held... -
Reel Black Talk: A Sourcebook of 50 American Filmmakers by Linda Allen 9780313298301
$157.88As evidenced in interviews included in this volume, many African American filmmakers consider themselves artists first, their ethnicity being only part of what influences their work. This is the first book by an African American on contemporary African... -
Queen of the 'B's: Ida Lupino Behind the Camera by Annette Kuhn 9780313297328
$180.58Although Ida Lupino is best known as a leading actress in many Hollywood B movies, her work as a filmmaker has been neglected by critics, historians, and audiences. In the late 1940s, Lupino turned writer, producer, and director in her own independent... -
Guide to American Cinema, 1965-1995 by Daniel Curran 9780313296666
$157.88This is a critical collection of key films, directors, and performers in American film, 1965-1995, a period that spans the demise of the studio system to the rise of the independents. The guide includes such notable contributions as the early work of... -
Guide to African Cinema by Sharon A. Russell 9780313296215
$131.92Intended as a guide to the filmmakers and films of the African cinema, this reference book also provides the framework for understanding the history and development of African film with respect to its situation in world cinema. The goals and achievements... -
Eddie Cantor: A Bio-Bibliography by James Fisher 9780313295560
$157.88Born Isidore Iskowitz in 1892, Eddie Cantor became one of the greatest entertainers of Depression-era America. The star of such films as Roman Scandals (1933) and Kid Millions (1934), he symbolized the ordinary person who falls into extraordinary... -
A Guide to American Crime Films of the Thirties by Daniel Finn 9780313295324
$157.88Recent crime films such as Scarface, the Dirty Harry series, and The Godfather have captured the American imagination, but they owe a large debt to the early crime talkies such as The Public Enemy, Paul Muni's Scarface, and Little Caesar. More than 1,000... -
John Barrymore: A Bio-Bibliography by Martin F. Norden 9780313292682
$157.88Appearing in about 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, John Barrymore (1882-1942) was arguably the most idolized performing arts figure of his generation. Renowned for his ability to make even the flimsiest roles come to life with power... -
Dracula in the Dark: The Dracula Film Adaptations by James Craig Holte 9780313292156
$180.58One hundred years after his creation by Bram Stoker, Dracula is still fascinating us. This study traces the changing nature of film representations of Dracula, from the early silent adaptations to recent popular dramas. Holte suggests that vampire films... -
James Dean: A Bio-Bibliography by David Hofstede 9780313294754
$84.34Though he appeared in only six films, James Dean is still frequently discussed some 30 years after his death in an accident at the age of 24. This book provides full production information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and critical commentary for... -
Radical Visions: American Film Renaissance, 1967-1976 by Glenn Man 9780313293061
$180.58Radical Visions discusses an important period in American film history: Films such as Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Midnight Cowboy, Nashville, and Taxi Driver challenged the narrative structure and style of the classical... -
Ginger Rogers: A Bio-Bibliography by Jocelyn Faris 9780313291777
$157.88Though chiefly remembered as the dance partner of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers had many other significant achievements in the entertainment world. She was a dancer, singer, comedienne, and Academy Award winning dramatic actress, as well as the highest... -
Harold Lloyd: A Bio-Bibliography by Annette M. D'Agostino 9780313289866
$157.88One of the most significant contributors to the early years of the motion picture industry, Harold Lloyd was also a shrewd businessman and became the wealthiest man in Hollywood at the peak of his career. Perhaps more than any other major star of the... -
Women Film Directors: An International Bio-Critical Dictionary by Gwendolyn Audrey Foster 9780313289729
$157.88Until now, there hasn't been one single-volume authoritative reference work on the history of women in film, highlighting nearly every woman filmmaker from the dawn of cinema including Alice Guy (France, 1896), Chantal Akerman (Belgium), Penny Marshall... -
Audrey Hepburn: A Bio-Bibliography by David Hofstede 9780313289095
$203.30Though starring in only some twenty films and two engagements on Broadway, Audrey Hepburn earned her reputation through the quality of her work rather than the quantity of her performances. She was never driven by her career, and took years off between... -
Spencer Tracy: A Bio-Bibliography by James Fisher 9780313287275
$157.88Often referred to as the actor's actor, Spencer Tracy's subtle introspection and thoroughly naturalistic style continue to impress actors and audiences alike. He began his career on the stage, and then went on to attain considerable acclaim as a film... -
Censorship and Hollywood's Hispanic Image: An Interpretive Filmography, 1936-1955 by Richard Alfred 9780313288425
$158.95Between 1936 and 1955, Hollywood significantly changed its portrayal of Hispanics in motion pictures. This change resulted from the demands of the Production Code Administration, which required film makers to eliminate the more offensive stereotypical... -
Eleanor Powell: A Bio-Bibliography by Margie Schultz 9780313281105
$157.88Eleanor Powell began her notable career at age 12, with an appearance at a supper show at an Atlantic City hotel. As a teenager, she moved to vaudeville and Broadway, where producers insisted that the classically trained dancer study tap. With minimal... -
Gregory Peck: A Bio-Bibliography by Gerard Molyneaux 9780313286681
$157.88Born in 1916 in La Jolla, California, Gregory Peck took up acting in college on a lark that would lead to a career. In his early years, he appeared in a series of summer stock engagements and Broadway shows. He became a star within a year after arriving... -
Joan Fontaine: A Bio-Bibliography by Marsha Lynn Beeman 9780313284090
$157.88Always in competition with her older, more famous sister, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Fontaine had a varied and successful career of her own. She eventually attained stardom for her work in the film Rebecca, which won the 1940 Academy Award for best...