Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film |
|
| Author:
| Grant, Barry Keith |
| Series title: | Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-02-865791-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
|
| Imprint: | Schirmer Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $853.00 |
Book Description:
|
This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. Approximately 200 entries cover specific topics, including acting, censorship, editing, lighting and others. Also included are more than 230 career profiles, placing individual achievements in the context of specific topics (for example, Robert Altman is featured in the article on...
More Description
This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. Approximately 200 entries cover specific topics, including acting, censorship, editing, lighting and others. Also included are more than 230 career profiles, placing individual achievements in the context of specific topics (for example, Robert Altman is featured in the article on Sound ). Additional features include a comprehensive index; a list of further reading sources; 350 black-and-white and 150 full color photographs; and more. 01