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10%OFFCharles (Rick) F. Altman - The American Film Musical - 9780253205148 - V9780253205148
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The American Film Musical

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Description for The American Film Musical Paperback. Presents a study of American film musical. This book combines genre theory with film criticism and history. It is suitable for film enthusiasts and scholars of film, theater, popular culture and communications. Num Pages: 400 pages, 91 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 205 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880.

" . . . a model of genre criticism and probably the best overall analysis of the film musical to date."
Journal of Popular Films and Television

"The American Film Musical is a truly admirable book which is well worth making a song and dance about. It will immediately assume biblical authority for all who are seriously interested in the dream-factory's most lavish fantasies, and it may even come to stand as a landmark in our understanding of Hollywood as a whole. . . . Altman's book is thorough, well informed and warmly good-humored. It has brought the study ... Read more

" . . . an important addition to both literature and film collections. . . . a landmark study."
Library Journal

"Altman's important study of the American film musical combines genre theory with film criticism and history. . . . Recommended . . . " Choice

The American Film Musical is at once the most advanced statement on genre theory and the most complete treatment of the American musical. Altman's unique interweaving of theory, history, and criticism represents an original and challenging contribution to film studies. Illustrated with over 200 frame enlargements and production stills.

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Product Details

Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Condition
New
Weight
879g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253205148
SKU
V9780253205148
Shipping Time
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Reviews for The American Film Musical
1992 French Film Critics Award for Best Film Book NP"The American Film Musical is a truly admirable book which is well worth making a song and dance about. It will immediately assume biblical authority for all who are seriously interested in the dream-factory's most lavish fantasies, and it may even come to stand as a landmark in our ... Read more

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