Description
This collection of essays (first published in Big Reel) lovingly recalls the glory days of the movie serial. The primary focus is on the fans of the serials--what they thought of them in their heyday, what they think of them now, and why these episodic tales are still so popular. Preceding each article is a brief commentary about the essay explaining why the topic was chosen and the reader response it evoked when first published.
About the Author
The late William C. Cline was a widely known movie serials specialist who wrote a popular column for Big Reel. He lived in Concord, North Carolina.
Reviews
"lovingly recalls the glory days of the movie serial"-Westerns and Serials; "fun to read, a delightful skirmish over the hills and roughs of serialdom"-Nostalgia Westerns; "cover[s] all aspects of serial production. A good book"-Wrangler's Roost; "nostalgic essays on cinema serials"-Interzone.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786409181
Author William C. Cline
Format Paperback
Page Count 271
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 376g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 14mm
