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Shakespeare
Eddie Shepherd-Walwyn Ltd; Sammons
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Description for Shakespeare
Paperback. A guide to films of Shakespeare's plays and to filmed stage performances and films based on or inspired by his works. Information on each film includes: titles; country; language; year of production; director; production company; lead players; awards; silent, stereo or wide-screen; and more. Num Pages: 296 pages, index. BIC Classification: APF; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 209 x 20. Weight in Grams: 876.
The birth of the cinema at the end of the nineteenth century and the development of the narrative film made the plays of William Shakespeare a natural source for filmmakers. A hundred years later his work continues to reach contemporary audiences, reflected in such recent films as Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet and the award-winning Shakespeare in Love. This comprehensive guide includes not only films of Shakespeare's plays, but also stage performances captured on film, as well as movies based on or inspired by his life and works. This revised American edition, which contains 34 more pages than the ... Read more
The birth of the cinema at the end of the nineteenth century and the development of the narrative film made the plays of William Shakespeare a natural source for filmmakers. A hundred years later his work continues to reach contemporary audiences, reflected in such recent films as Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet and the award-winning Shakespeare in Love. This comprehensive guide includes not only films of Shakespeare's plays, but also stage performances captured on film, as well as movies based on or inspired by his life and works. This revised American edition, which contains 34 more pages than the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810844469
SKU
V9780810844469
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Eddie Shepherd-Walwyn Ltd; Sammons
Eddie Sammons has written on Shakespeare and cinema for various publications. This book is the fruit of many years' research.
Reviews for Shakespeare
Each listing offers a wealth of basic information and fascinating trivia: Shakespeare: A Hundred Years On Film is a "must-have" for any enthusiast of the immortal bard's work regardless of whether it is performed on screen or on stage.
Wisconsin Bookwatch
Sammons' filmography is a valuable resource, compiling interesting facts about both well-known and obscure Shakespeare films. He ... Read more
Wisconsin Bookwatch
Sammons' filmography is a valuable resource, compiling interesting facts about both well-known and obscure Shakespeare films. He ... Read more