Films, cinema
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Films, cinema
Hardback. This is a history spanning almost a hundred years. The author, Edward Eliscu, describes the course of his life from his family's emigration to America, his experiences in the Broadway theatre, his migration to Hollywood, and his eventual recognition as a celebrity in the entertainment field. Editor(s): Eliscu, David. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840126
- ISBN
- 9780810840126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.39
€ 118.39
Hardback. This book is an appreciation of and a close analysis of the films of Stuart Erwin, a versatile, complex actor whose work has for many years been unfairly neglected. Additionally, this study places Erwin's career within a social, cultural, literary, and historical context. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840225
- ISBN
- 9780810840225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.34
€ 107.34
hardcover. This title treats the polysemy of science fiction film. It examines the science fiction genre and analyzes the nature of science and its representation in western culture, especially in the 50s when the film medium assumes significance for the genre. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; APF; JFC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840232
- ISBN
- 9780810840232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.46
€ 133.46
Hardback. This is the memoir of Richard Bare, director of the television series, "Green Acres". The book follows Bare through his many years in filmmaking, which brought him into contact with some of Hollywood's biggest stars, sometimes in the most unexpected places. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, 53 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 27. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840324
- ISBN
- 9780810840324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.60
€ 101.60
Hardback. Peckinpah's Women examines the confluence of factors that worked with, and often against, Peckinpah's cinematic voice to divine a recurring positive theme regarding women in those films that form the heart of his body of work: his period Westerns. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840669
- ISBN
- 9780810840669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.79
€ 117.79
Hardback. Investigates how postmodern techniques are used to create works that embody contemporary contradictions. The author proposes a poststructuralist/postmodern film theory which enhances the analysis of this type of film. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; APF; HBT; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840980
- ISBN
- 9780810840980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.82
€ 133.82
Hardback. While John Woo is regarded as a master action director, little attention has been paid to the manner in which Woo's films reflect the director's religious and ethical concerns. This work shows that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841109
- ISBN
- 9780810841109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.15
€ 91.15
Hardback. The dramatic tale of the life of Thelma White, who is remembered today mostly for her role in the cult classic Reefer Madness, and for her five marriages, only three of which were to men. Her autobiography provides an invaluable record of the life of a performer in the entertainment industry in the 20th century, especially in the 30s and 40s. Series: Studies & Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment. Num Pages: 376 pages, 2 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841260
- ISBN
- 9780810841260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.37
€ 107.37
Hardback. This volume provides a collection of critical writings by professional film critics about Steven Spielberg and his films, bringing together many articles and reviews. The entries are both complimentary and critical and provide a comprehensive overview of the films and the director. Editor(s): Silet, Charles L. P. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index, footnotes, filmography. BIC Classification: APFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841826
- ISBN
- 9780810841826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.72
€ 133.72
Hardback. An insight into the world of low-budget westerns and Hollywood's "poverty row". C. Jack Lewis recounts his impressions of the directors, screenwriters and stars of these films, showing the human side of the people with whom he came into contact as he made his break into the industry. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 294 pages, 40 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: APF; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810843585
- ISBN
- 9780810843585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.67
€ 118.67
Paperback. A view into the creative process of one of the most talented figures of American cinema. When production began in 1928, writer/director Erich von Stroheim predicted the silent epic "Queen Kelly" would be a great achievement. Yet, this work shows that it was a masterpiece that might have been. Num Pages: 424 pages, bibliography, photographs. BIC Classification: APFB; APFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810843929
- ISBN
- 9780810843929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 113.02
€ 113.02
Hardback. This text provides a commentary of Hollywood and the motion picture industry, with portraits of Darryl F. Zanuck, Mae West, Errol Flynn, John Barrymore, B.P. Schulberg, Walter Wanger, John Howard Lawson, and Elia Kazan. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; APF; BGB; DSBH; DSG; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844254
- ISBN
- 9780810844254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.47
€ 118.47
Paperback. A guide to films of Shakespeare's plays and to filmed stage performances and films based on or inspired by his works. Information on each film includes: titles; country; language; year of production; director; production company; lead players; awards; silent, stereo or wide-screen; and more. Num Pages: 296 pages, index. BIC Classification: APF; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 209 x 20. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844469
- ISBN
- 9780810844469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.47
€ 103.47
Hardback. Young Man in Movieland is the autobiography of Jan Read, a young man from a quiet Scottish town, who seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps. Instead of pursuing a career in chemistry, however, Read's passion for the cinema and a bit of luck led him in a completely different direction. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844490
- ISBN
- 9780810844490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.38
€ 126.38
hardcover. A continuation of More Theatre: Stage to Screen to Television, this new volume brings the previous volumes into the new millennium, covering the years 1993-2001. All volumes cover productions that have been performed in all of three media: stage, screen, and television. Num Pages: 669 pages. BIC Classification: AN; APF; APT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 41. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 669
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810845367
- ISBN
- 9780810845367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.12
€ 236.12
hardcover. This reference guide provides detailed discussions of over 50 movies about American politics and politicians. It shows how the patterns in the genre of films have played out over the decades. It includes the portrayal of redeeming politicians in the films of the 1930s. Series: Studies in Film Genre. Num Pages: 224 pages, 14 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; APF; GTB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780810845817
- ISBN
- 9780810845817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.96
€ 106.96
Hardback. This study of Martin Sorsese's films is intended as a close look at the cinematic text of the films themselves. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; APFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810847873
- ISBN
- 9780810847873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.39
€ 89.39
Hardback. Translator(s): Lev, Jonathan Beyrak. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; G. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810848757
- ISBN
- 9780810848757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.76
€ 85.76
Paperback. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810848993
- ISBN
- 9780810848993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.51
€ 60.51
Hardback. This cross cultural study of Hong Kong cinema looks at Eastern and Western influences upon the medium and examines its development compared to film industries of mainland China and Southeast Asia. The book spans the 20th century, focusing on a number of key elements, including the changing image of women and the rise of the martial arts film. Editor(s): Kar, Law; Bren, Frank. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 187 x 31. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810849860
- ISBN
- 9780810849860
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.07
€ 156.07
paperback. Director Babak Ebrahimian examines and explores the similarities and differences between cinema and theater, and in doing so, defines a new theater form that uses film theories and aesthetics as its foundation. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 186 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810849877
- ISBN
- 9780810849877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.47
€ 85.47
Paperback. This is a study of one of the most enduring Westerns, High Noon, a film whose political, cultural, and thematic implications have had a profound influence on not only the genre but on filmmaking itself. Author Jeremy Byman examines the film's origin, its production, and the continuing debate over its significance in American cinema. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 137 x 24. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810849983
- ISBN
- 9780810849983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.49
€ 107.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; AVGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810850187
- ISBN
- 9780810850187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.30
€ 100.30
Paperback. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810851573
- ISBN
- 9780810851573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.93
€ 59.93