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- 9780198742425
- Book Title
- Oxford History of World Cinema
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Format
- Uk-Trade Paper
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.7 in
- Features
- Reprint
- Genre
- Performing Arts
- Topic
- Film / History & Criticism
- Item Weight
- 65.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 848 Pages
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198742428
ISBN-13
9780198742425
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Book Title
Oxford History of World Cinema
Number of Pages
848 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Reprint
Genre
Performing Arts
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
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Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
65.2 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.4 in
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'It takes expert account of social, political and economic forces andconstraints, technical developments, the pressures and internal logic of studiosystems and production units, conditions of distribution, exhibition andprojection while doing justice to the individual talents of studio moguls,directors, producers, set and costume designers, composers, cameramen and - ofcourse - performers before the cameras.'Siegbert Prawer, Oxford Magazine, Noughth Week, Trinity Term, 1997, 'Geoffrey Nowell-Smith's encyclopedic book is a model of clear editorialorganisation in which the essays of more than 80 contributors are marshalledinto an illuminating mosaic. Sharp economic analysis and informed politicaldiscussion are interspersed with elegant scholarly commentary on, for instance,the rise of the cinematic avant-garde. There are also crisp, informative essayson animation and on the technical innovations which have played such a part inthe growth of cinema.'The Economist, 'the most concerted effort to date by cinematic academia to re-establishlinks with a larger public by dispensing with the usual rebarbative jargon ...The ground covered is immense.'Philip French, The Observer, 'The sight of a slab-like reference book, the title of which begins The Oxford ..., still inspires confidence. The Oxford History of World Cinema is a worthy addition to the stable.'Tom Aitken, The Tablet, 4/97, 'the most concerted effort to date by cinematic academia to re-establish links with a larger public by dispensing with the usual rebarbative jargon ... The ground covered is immense.'Philip French, The Observer, 'The sight of a slab-like reference book, the title of which begins TheOxford ..., still inspires confidence. The Oxford History of World Cinema is aworthy addition to the stable.'Tom Aitken, The Tablet, 4/97, 'edited by Geoffrey Nowell-Smith has no equal in size or substance ...Lucidly and interestingly written, detailed and authoritative, it is a weightyreference book that is indispensable to all serious cinemagoers and those whowatch films on television, and will give much pleasure to readers ... invaluablecompilation.'Ronald Malone, Day by Day, October, 196, 'The 1996 book destined for the longest life on my shelf is Geoffrey Nowell-Smith's Oxford History of World Cinema, which has been many years in gestation ... and turns out to have been worth the long wait. This finely produced doorstopper deals with stars, studios and the cultural andindustrial dimensions of cinema over the last hundred years.'The Observer, "Not only a history of film but of some of its great personalities."--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"An illuminating mosaic. Sharp economic analysis and informed political discussion are interspersed with elegant scholarly commentary."--The Economist"Novices and specialists alike will find much here of value, particularly the sections on non-Western nations.... Excellent special-feature articles--primarily biographical--are interspersed throughout, and more than 280 sharp black-and-white illustrations and a color inset add to the overall quality.... Recommeded for all libraries."--Library Journal, 'It takes expert account of social, political and economic forces and constraints, technical developments, the pressures and internal logic of studio systems and production units, conditions of distribution, exhibition and projection while doing justice to the individual talents of studiomoguls, directors, producers, set and costume designers, composers, cameramen and - of course - performers before the cameras.'Siegbert Prawer, Oxford Magazine, Noughth Week, Trinity Term, 1997, 'this appears to be the most exciting book you are likely to find if youare looking for a comprehensive publication which spans the past 100 years ofcinema'Lella Richards, The Oxford Times, a model of clear editorial organization in which the essays of more than 80 contributors are marshalled into an illuminating mosaic., 'Here for the first time is a genuine history of world cinema, with world cinema underlined several times ... this is a magnificient book, an encyclopaedia unparalleled in its level of scholarship and erudition. Essays written by some 80-odd contributors have been organised and presented byeditor Nowell-Smith in such a way that they tell the fascinating story of the origin and development of cinema in most parts of the world. Nowell-Smith offers a microcosm of the world's greatest movie talent ... invaluable book.'India Mail, 'Geoffrey Nowell-Smith's encyclopedic book is a model of clear editorial organisation in which the essays of more than 80 contributors are marshalled into an illuminating mosaic. Sharp economic analysis and informed political discussion are interspersed with elegant scholarly commentary on,for instance, the rise of the cinematic avant-garde. There are also crisp, informative essays on animation and on the technical innovations which have played such a part in the growth of cinema.'The Economist, 'Here for the first time is a genuine history of world cinema, with worldcinema underlined several times ... this is a magnificient book, anencyclopaedia unparalleled in its level of scholarship and erudition. Essayswritten by some 80-odd contributors have been organised and presented by editorNowell-Smith in such a way that they tell the fascinating story of the originand development of cinema in most parts of the world. Nowell-Smith offers amicrocosm of the world's greatest movie talent ... invaluable book.'India Mail, If any new book deserves the gloss of informed and sacred text, it is The Oxford History of World Cinema ... a sound and thorough job in creating something that at least tries to be genuinely definitive., 'The 1996 book destined for the longest life on my shelf is GeoffreyNowell-Smith's Oxford History of World Cinema, which has been many years ingestation ... and turns out to have been worth the long wait. This finelyproduced doorstopper deals with stars, studios and the cultural and industrialdimensions of cinema over the last hundred years.'The Observer, 'edited by Geoffrey Nowell-Smith has no equal in size or substance ... Lucidly and interestingly written, detailed and authoritative, it is a weighty reference book that is indispensable to all serious cinemagoers and those who watch films on television, and will give much pleasure to readers... invaluable compilation.'Ronald Malone, Day by Day, October, 196, Nowell-Smith has assembled an impressive array of around eighty film historians contributing detailed articles based on their specialist expertise of this or that film movement, film genre, or national cinema...the Oxford History is destined to join the other global histories on the collegelibrary shelves and to play a significant role in film history courses...It is a scholarly work in the sense that the individual contributions have a depth deriving from the special expertise of the various contributors...students need to consult the kind of in-depth material available on specificareas of cinema impressively presented by the Oxford History in order to deepen and extend their knowledge and perception of the complexities of film form and cinema history./Tom Ryall/Screen 38:3 Autumn 1997., "Not only a history of film but of some of its great personalities."--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "An illuminating mosaic. Sharp economic analysis and informed political discussion are interspersed with elegant scholarly commentary."--The Economist "Novices and specialists alike will find much here of value, particularly the sections on non-Western nations.... Excellent special-feature articles--primarily biographical--are interspersed throughout, and more than 280 sharp black-and-white illustrations and a color inset add to the overall quality.... Recommeded for all libraries."--Library Journal
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
791.4309
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The Oxford History of World Cinema, is the most authoritative, up-to-date history of the cinema ever undertaken. It traces the history of the twentieth-century's most enduringly popular entertainment form, covering all aspects of its development, stars, studios, and cultural impact. An invaluable and entertaining guide and resource for the student and general reader., The Oxford History of World Cinema is the most authoritative, up-to-date history of the Cinema ever undertaken. It traces the history of the twentieth-century's most enduringly popular entertainment form, covering all aspects of its development, stars, studios, and cultural impact. The book celebrates and chronicles over one hundred years of diverse achievement from westerns to the New Wave, from animation to the Avant-Garde, and from Hollywood to Hong Kong, with an international team of distinguished film historians telling the story of the major inventions and developments in the cinema business, its institutions, genres, and personnel. Other chapters outline the evolution of national cinemas round the world - the varied and distinctive filmic traditions that have developed alongside Hollywood. Also included are over 140 special inset features on the film-makers and personalities - Garbo and Godard, Keaton and Kurosawa, Bugs Bunny and Bergman - who have had an enduring impact in popular memory and cinematic lore. With over 300 illustrations, a full bibliography, and an extensive index, The Oxford History of World Cinema is an invaluable and entertaining guide and resource for the student and general reader., From its humble beginnings as a novelty in a handful of cities, cinema has risen to become a billion-dollar industry and the most spectacular and original contemporary art form. In The Oxford History of World Cinema , an international team of film historians traces the history of this enduringly popular entertainment medium. Covering all aspects of its development, stars, studios, and cultural impact, the book celebrates and chronicles over one hundred years of diverse achievement from westerns to the New Wave, from animation to the avant-garde, and from Hollywood to Hong Kong. The Oxford History of World Cinema tells the story of the major inventions and developments in the cinema business, its institutions, genres, and personnel, and they outline the evolution of national cinemas round the world--the varied and distinctive film traditions that have developed alongside Hollywood. A unique aspect of the book are the special inset features on the film-makers and personalities--Garbo and Godard, Keaton and Kurosawa, Bugs Bunny and Bergman--who have had an enduring impact in popular memory and cinematic lore. With over 280 illustrations, a full bibliography, and an extensive index, this is the buff's ultimate guide to cinema worldwide.
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PN1993.5.A1
Copyright Date
1997
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