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Scenes from a Revolution: The Birth of the New Hollywood
Mark Harris
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Description for Scenes from a Revolution: The Birth of the New Hollywood
Paperback. A Hollywood book. Num Pages: 512 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations on text paper. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 352. The Birth of the New Hollywood. 496 pages, ill. A Hollywood book. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; APF. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 34. Weight: 354.
With behind-the-scenes gossip creating as much drama as the movies themselves, Hollywood in 1967 showcased the future of film in more ways than one. From the anti-heroes of Bonnie and Clyde and the illicit sex of The Graduate to the race relations of In The Heat of the Night, suddenly no subject was taboo. This was a time of turbulence as hip young filmmakers embodying the restlessness and rebellion of a changing America wrought radical changes to the traditions of cinema. Scenes from a Revolution is an exceptional analysis of the films shortlisted for the Best ... Read more
With behind-the-scenes gossip creating as much drama as the movies themselves, Hollywood in 1967 showcased the future of film in more ways than one. From the anti-heroes of Bonnie and Clyde and the illicit sex of The Graduate to the race relations of In The Heat of the Night, suddenly no subject was taboo. This was a time of turbulence as hip young filmmakers embodying the restlessness and rebellion of a changing America wrought radical changes to the traditions of cinema. Scenes from a Revolution is an exceptional analysis of the films shortlisted for the Best ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847671219
SKU
V9781847671219
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About Mark Harris
Mark Harris graduated from Yale University in 1985 with a degree in English. In 1989, he joined the staff of Entertainment Weekly, a magazine published by Time Inc. covering movies, television, music, video and books. Mark worked on the staff of the magazine, first as a writer and eventually as the editor overseeing all movie coverage, from its launch in ... Read more
Reviews for Scenes from a Revolution: The Birth of the New Hollywood
Contains enough tantrums, firings and exposed star insecurities to thrill the most jaded Hollywood-watcher . . . a terrifically enjoyable read.
Christopher Fowler
Independent on Sunday
Harris's book is racy, wise and deeply funny...All human life is here and most of Hollywood too.
Nigel Andrews
FT
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Christopher Fowler
Independent on Sunday
Harris's book is racy, wise and deeply funny...All human life is here and most of Hollywood too.
Nigel Andrews
FT
... Read more