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Paperback. From the 6th to the 10th century, Gregorian chants existed only in song as medieval musicians relied on their memories and voices to pass each verse from one generation to the next. This work examines how these melodies were created, memorized, performed and modified. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 222 pages, 2 music examples. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC1; AVGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226395807
- ISBN
- 9780226395807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. What is 'black cinema'? Is it a valid category? What can films from as far afield, economically and geographically, as Nigeria and Hollywood possibly have in common? Focusing on films such as "Lethal Weapon", "Bullet Boy" and "Malcolm X", this guide discusses various issues and looks at fresh ways into exploring the key concepts of Media Studies. Series: Teaching Film and Media Studies S. Num Pages: 88 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: JNU; YNF; YQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 184 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 88
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844571567
- ISBN
- 9781844571567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.63
€ 54.99
€ 46.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 19. BIC Classification: AVA; AVS; HPCF; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801484803
- ISBN
- 9780801484803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.25
€ 36.99
€ 33.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17. BIC Classification: AVA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 143 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801499609
- ISBN
- 9780801499609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.13
€ 34.99
€ 32.13
Paperback. Philosophy of music has flourished in the last 30 years, with great advances made in the understanding of the nature of music and its aesthetics. Peter Kivy now offers his personal introduction to philosophy of music, a clear and lively explanation of how he sees the most important and interesting philosophical issues relating to music. Num Pages: 296 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC; HBT; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198250487
- ISBN
- 9780198250487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.16
€ 67.16
Paperback. Offering a fresh perspective on The General, arguably one of the most successful American films of the silent era, this insightful text analyses its initial critical reception and the thematic and stylistic characteristics of the film that made it difficult for critics to appreciate at the time, but led to its celebration by later generations. Series: BFI Film Classics. Num Pages: 112 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; APFG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 135 x 189 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844579150
- ISBN
- 9781844579150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.32
€ 17.99
€ 14.32
Paperback. Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) is the definitive film about the nuclear age. Peter Kramer analyses its key scenes and complex production history, highlighting major themes such as Strangelove's Nazi past and the film's close relationship with real-world nuclear strategy and politics. Series: BFI Film Classics. Num Pages: 120 pages, 50 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 193 x 137 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844577781
- ISBN
- 9781844577781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.32
€ 17.99
€ 14.32
Paperback. Editor(s): Winkler, Mr. Peter. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 231 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613734728
- ISBN
- 9781613734728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.72
€ 24.99
€ 22.72
Paperback. With a firm grasp on the hard truths of real-world problems, Tapping into 'The Wire' helps undo misconceptions and encourage a dialogue of understanding. Num Pages: 234 pages, 15, 15 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APT; JFFH1; JFSG; JKV; MBN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411903
- ISBN
- 9781421411903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Paperback. Presents the country music scene that flourished in and around Los Angeles from the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s to the early 1970s. This work explores how migrant musicians and their audiences came to gain a sense of identity through music and mass media, and to celebrate African American and Mexican American musical influences. Series: American Crossroads. Num Pages: 364 pages, 7 b/w photos 1 line drawing 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; AVGL; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520248892
- ISBN
- 9780520248892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardcover. Oscar-winning production designer Peter Lamont worked behind the scenes on 18 lames Bond films, beginning with the 1960s classics starring Sean Connery and George Lazenby. The Man With the Golden Eye is a richly illustrated memoir that provides an unparalleled insight into some of the best-loved films ever made. Num Pages: 176 pages, 400 colour and 100 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: APFN; APFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 307 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Signum Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780995519114
- ISBN
- 9780995519114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.46
€ 40.99
€ 31.46
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486493770
- ISBN
- 9780486493770
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.90
€ 11.90
Paperback. Film and music belong together; classics like Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" (1927) and Mike Nichols' "The Graduate" (1967) are renowned for their brilliant soundtracks. But what exactly is film music? This title traces the history of music in film and discusses central theoretical questions concerning its narrative and psychological functions. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861893413
- ISBN
- 9781861893413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.66
€ 35.66
Book. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 303 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Music Sales America
- Edition
- Spi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780711944268
- ISBN
- 9780711944268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.21
€ 20.99
€ 19.21
Paperback. Roy Orbison's music - whether heard in his own recordings or in cover versions of his songs - is a significant part of contemporary American culture despite the fact that he died almost a generation ago. This book looks at the long span of Orbison's career and probes into the uniqueness of his songs, singing, and performance style. Series: Sound Matters. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592130375
- ISBN
- 9781592130375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.79
€ 31.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. Covering the tumultuous period of the 1950s, this work explores the divorce of movie studios from their theater chains; the panic of the blacklist era; the explosive emergence of science fiction as the dominant genre; and the rise of television and Hollywood's response with widescreen spectacles. Series: History of the American Cinema S. Num Pages: 396 pages, 110 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; APF; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 253 x 21. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520249660
- ISBN
- 9780520249660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.69
€ 47.99
€ 34.69
Hardcover. Through a shrewd analysis of the historical experience of imperialism and settler colonialism, Limbrick draws new conclusions about their effect on cinematic production, distribution, reception and filmic discourse. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1MBF; 1MBN; APF; HBTQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102644
- ISBN
- 9780230102644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Paperback. Through a shrewd analysis of the historical experience of imperialism and settler colonialism, Limbrick draws new conclusions about their effect on cinematic production, distribution, reception and filmic discourse. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; HBTB; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349287031
- ISBN
- 9781349287031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardback. Offering innovative readings of these canonical works, this study sheds new light on Faulkner's uniquely American modernism. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; APFA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801879296
- ISBN
- 9780801879296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.09€ 47.68
€ 51.09
€ 47.68
Hardcover. When "Friday the 13th" premiered in 1980, the film introduced moviegoers to a new kind of cinematic terror - shocking, visceral, and graphic. Spawning ten popular sequels, the series has become the most successful horror franchise. Illustrated with nearly 600 photos, archives and production materials, this volume is a visual memoir of the series. Num Pages: 320 pages, over 500 b/w & colour photos. BIC Classification: APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 309 x 243 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1946.
- Publisher
- Titan Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845763435
- ISBN
- 9781845763435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 37.27
€ 46.99
€ 37.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; KNTF; VSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Watson-Guptill
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607749745
- ISBN
- 9781607749745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.09
€ 26.99
€ 19.09
Paperback. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 365 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: AVG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226504018
- ISBN
- 9780226504018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Hardback. Series: Studies in Latin America & Car. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; AVA; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781439913994
- ISBN
- 9781439913994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.64
€ 107.64
Paperback. Series: Studies in Latin America & Car. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; AVA; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439914007
- ISBN
- 9781439914007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36