| Pittsburgh Film History: On Set in the Steel City Contributor(s): Tiech, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540207331 ISBN-13: 9781540207333 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.90 lbs) 178 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Locality - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Publisher Description: Pittsburgh has been part of the film industry since the days of silent film. Yet, it was not until the 1951 classic Angels in the Outfield set at Forbes Field that the Steel City had its first major role on the silver screen. Greater Pittsburgh s film and television industry has since produced everything from the beloved children s program Mister Rogers Neighborhood to the cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Most recently, Christopher Nolan has chosen to set the conclusion to his Batman trilogy in the city. From the first nickelodeon and film row of those early days to the locations and cutting-edge sets of today, local author John Tiech takes a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh cinema." |
Contributor Bio(s): Tiech, John: - John Tiech is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area and an English college instructor. At a very young age, he had a passion for film and television. After a decade of research, he is one of very few individuals with the extensive and accurate knowledge about the history of Pittsburgh cinema. He is friends with many members of the Pittsburgh film community and has even been part of local movie productions such as The Dark Knight Rises and Won t Back Down. |