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Paperback. The first volume in a study of 40 years of violent American cinema. Examining films such as "Psycho" and "A Clockwork Orange", it provides both a critical overview of the films themselves and a cultural study of the social and psychological factors relating to the demand for screen violence. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; APFA; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 134 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810836686
- ISBN
- 9780810836686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.18
€ 107.18
Hardback. An entertaining and unpretentious chronicle of a life in American popular music, recounted with wit and honesty. Bennett evokes a bygone era when 'territory' and 'name' bands-each with its own 'girl singer'-crisscrossed the country. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVGJ; BGF; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837140
- ISBN
- 9780810837140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.28
€ 90.28
Hardback. The Drunken Journalist: The Biography of a Film Stereotype analyzes the stereotype of the hard-drinking journalist, with the goal of discovering why it exists and how it operates in films. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837171
- ISBN
- 9780810837171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.21
€ 100.21
Hardback. An obscure independent filmmaker until Halloween (1978), John Carpenter has been applauded for his classic sense of compositions, yet reviled for his "B-film" sensibility. With a chronology of Carpenter's career, a detailed filmography, photos, brief plot synopses, and a thorough index, this volume will be treasured by film scholars and fans alike. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837195
- ISBN
- 9780810837195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.22
€ 87.22
Paperback. A reference source about one aspect of American history and record-keeping: the state song. Organized alphabetically by state, it features a reproduction of the sheet music for the state song and a brief history of the song, with details about its composition, adoption and legislative life. Editor(s): Hladczuk, John; Hladczuk, Sharon. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837232
- ISBN
- 9780810837232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.16
€ 102.16
Hardback. Movies are a passion shared by people of all ages and backgrounds. From 30 years of experience, Maurice Rapf assembles the essential information every movie lover should know. Not to be read as an all-inclusive guide, this work can be seen instead as a launching-point for a deeper appreciation of the movies. Num Pages: 128 pages, 1 b&w photograph, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 147 x 15. Weight in Grams: 267.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837683
- ISBN
- 9780810837683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.95
€ 90.95
Hardback. The Annual Review of Jazz Studies is dedicated to scholarly research on jazz and its related musical forms. This new volume is a special double issue covering the two years of 1997 and 1998. This volume is a must-have for collectors of this series and sure to be of interest to all jazz lovers. Series: Annual Review of Jazz Studies. Num Pages: 448 pages, 43 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 144 x 29. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837713
- ISBN
- 9780810837713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.03
€ 165.03
Hardback. A collection of essays that profile 344 under-appreciated or unknown American songwriters active from 1848 to 1955. The essays provide bibliographical data, focus on the more famous of the songwriters' songs and list lesser known songs in chronological order. Num Pages: 440 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGC; AVGF; AVGJ; AVGK; DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 149 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837898
- ISBN
- 9780810837898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.06
€ 165.06
Hardback. This text aims to reveal that film director, Stanley Kubrick can fully explain his most famous film, "2001: A Space Odyssey". It argues that the film is not just a chilling story of space travel but rather it contains three allegories within the one film. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837966
- ISBN
- 9780810837966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.66
€ 91.66
Hardback. Herbert Strock, head of his own production company, provides an in-depth guide for film makers. The book covers many topics including pre-planning, producing, screenplay writing, directing, acting, camera, insurance, publicity, budget and union relations. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, 14 photographs, index. BIC Classification: APF; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838154
- ISBN
- 9780810838154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.92
€ 100.92
Hardback. A biographical account of the insights, memories and professional knowledge of Paul Landres. Director of many 1950s television series, Paul Landres reminiscences are mixed with the authors own narration. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 photographs, index. BIC Classification: APFB; APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838161
- ISBN
- 9780810838161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.49
€ 138.49
Hardback. This text explores the influences of musicians, Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. Once musical partners, they both went on to have their own careers. Cooder was influenced by rag-time blues, while Mahal was swayed by Afro-Caribbean music, both to create an emotional centre of the musical experience. Series: American Folk Music and Musicians Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 9 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838185
- ISBN
- 9780810838185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.80
€ 146.80
Hardback. A bird's-eye view of Bill Gibson's 60 years as a cameraman. He photographed the likes of John Kennedy, Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan. Gibson also gives a few tips, he reveals why you should never open your left eye when covering dangerous assignments and why you don't always need film. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, 22 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: AJB; APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838451
- ISBN
- 9780810838451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.61
€ 126.61
Hardback. Bernard Vorhaus recalls his days as a writer and director of silent films. Working for Paramount and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Vorhaus crossed paths with many Hollywood stars, such as Greta Garbo and John Wayne. A pioneer, he was the first director to use flash-backs in the storyline of a film. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 10 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838673
- ISBN
- 9780810838673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.33
€ 100.33
Hardback. This text follows the career of Peter Cushing, one of England's finest actors, from regional theatre to the role of the world's most famous detective. It details his career as Holmes through anecdotes and reminiscences from colleagues and Cushing himself. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838741
- ISBN
- 9780810838741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.10
€ 86.10
Hardback. This work commemorates the 60th birthday of performer, composer, conductor, author and teacher, Anthony Newman. It contains a brief chronology of his life, reviews and interviews, personal reflections on Newman by his friends and Newman's own writing on his life. Editor(s): Donahue, Thomas. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838758
- ISBN
- 9780810838758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.85
€ 125.85
Hardback. Leonard Meyer proposed that when musical tendencies or expectations are inhibited by musical ambiguity of the unexpected, those inhibitions and their subsequent resolutions are likely to be provocative or engaging. This text explores the relevance of this theory to music and other disciplines. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: AVA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838901
- ISBN
- 9780810838901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.29
€ 135.29
Hardback. Jazz in New Orleans provides accurate information about, and an insightful interpretation of, jazz in New Orleans from the end of World War II through 1970. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; AVGC6; AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839076
- ISBN
- 9780810839076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.68
€ 113.68
Hardback. These film scripts are designed to help film students master concepts like three-act structure, conflict, suprise, rising action, and crisis. This volume contains the screenplays for "Nothing but a Man", "The Plot against Harry", "Stone my Heart", and "Pilgrim, Farewell". Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839090
- ISBN
- 9780810839090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.23
€ 139.23
Hardback. Thompson's book provides a glimpse into a society in which cultures intersect and in which magic was born in the form of the popular salsa. Musicians, musicologists, historians, students of Hispanic culture, and anyone interested in the musical foundations of Puerto Rican life will fund Music in Puerto Rico a valuable resource. Editor(s): Thompson, Donald. Series: Studies in Latin American Music. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJP; AVGE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839144
- ISBN
- 9780810839144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.08
€ 88.08