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Historical Dictionary of American Cinema
M. Keith Booker
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Description for Historical Dictionary of American Cinema
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts. Num Pages: 508 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; GBC; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 917.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
Number of Pages
508
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810871922
SKU
V9780810871922
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About M. Keith Booker
M. Keith Booker is the James E. and Ellen Wadley Roper Professor of English at the University of Arkansas. He is the author of Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema (Scarecrow Press, 2010).
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of American Cinema
Booker (English, Univ. of Arkansas) here offers a dictionary listing genres, directors, writers, actors, and production companies that make up the backbone of American cinema. The dictionary is well laid out with cross-references and a thorough bibliography broken down by subject....A detailed chronology covers American cinema history from 1878 to 2010, and the text features a 12-page introductory essay that takes the reader from the era of silent movies through Hollywood's golden age and into the 21st century. BOTTOM LINE A solid starting point for general readers and casual movie buffs.
Library Journal
Author Booker has written dozens of books on popular culture, especially science fiction, including nine books on film. This volume is a handy compendium of entries for “people, films, companies, techniques, themes, and genres.” It begins with a 12-page chronology, followed by a 12-page introduction, and concludes with an extensive thematic bibliography. In between, alphabetically arranged entries range from a paragraph to 3 pages in length. The usual big names are covered....Other entries cover topics such as Cult films, Horror, Screwball comedy, and Special effects, to name a few. Surprisingly, few film reference books have the scope of this one. This volume is a useful quick-fact addition to the field.
Booklist
This historical dictionary by Booker (English, Univ. of Arkansas) focuses on the intersection of art and business in the American film industry, including corporate structures, merchandising, and post-release sales. An introductory essay provides a brief history of American cinema from the turn of the 20th century through the studio system years to the era of the blockbuster, sequels, and today's digital processes. Alphabetical entries range from one paragraph to three pages; the latter are generally essays on genres (monster movies, science fiction) or terms (special effects). Entries include people
actors, directors, authors, and producers
along with film titles, studios, and film-related organizations. The scope is truly US-centric: no Fellini or Ingmar Bergman films appear here....This volume includes a chronology covering milestones in the US film industry from 1878-2010 and an extensive bibliography (books only)....Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.
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Library Journal
Author Booker has written dozens of books on popular culture, especially science fiction, including nine books on film. This volume is a handy compendium of entries for “people, films, companies, techniques, themes, and genres.” It begins with a 12-page chronology, followed by a 12-page introduction, and concludes with an extensive thematic bibliography. In between, alphabetically arranged entries range from a paragraph to 3 pages in length. The usual big names are covered....Other entries cover topics such as Cult films, Horror, Screwball comedy, and Special effects, to name a few. Surprisingly, few film reference books have the scope of this one. This volume is a useful quick-fact addition to the field.
Booklist
This historical dictionary by Booker (English, Univ. of Arkansas) focuses on the intersection of art and business in the American film industry, including corporate structures, merchandising, and post-release sales. An introductory essay provides a brief history of American cinema from the turn of the 20th century through the studio system years to the era of the blockbuster, sequels, and today's digital processes. Alphabetical entries range from one paragraph to three pages; the latter are generally essays on genres (monster movies, science fiction) or terms (special effects). Entries include people
actors, directors, authors, and producers
along with film titles, studios, and film-related organizations. The scope is truly US-centric: no Fellini or Ingmar Bergman films appear here....This volume includes a chronology covering milestones in the US film industry from 1878-2010 and an extensive bibliography (books only)....Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.
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