| Historical Dictionary of American Cinema Contributor(s): Booker, Keith M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810871920 ISBN-13: 9780810871922 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $140.58 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Reference - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 2010048178 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts (Unnumbered) |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (2.02 lbs) 508 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most powerful forces in world culture, American cinema has a long and complex history that stretches through more than a century. This history not only includes a legacy of hundreds of important films but also the evolution of the film industry itself, which is in many ways a microcosm of the history of American society as a whole. The Historical Dictionary of American Cinema provides broad coverage of the people, films, companies, techniques, themes, and genres that have made American cinema such a vital part of world cinema. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of American Cinema. |