The Cinema Book

The Cinema Book

by Pam Cook (Author)

Synopsis

The Cinema Book' is widely recognised as the ultimate guide to cinema. Authoritative and comprehensive, the third edition has been extensively revised, updated and expanded in response to developments in cinema and cinema studies. Lavishly illustrated in colour, this edition features a wealth of exciting new sections and in-depth case studies.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 624
Edition: 3rd ed. 2007
Publisher: British Film Institute
Published: 01 Jan 2007

ISBN 10: 1844571939
ISBN 13: 9781844571932
Book Overview: With excellent essays, close textual analysis of films and further reading lists from some of the leading lights in the area, the book has proved an invaluable asset for those negotiating their way through the minefield of ideas and conflicting theories that make up the study of film...This weighty, yet still surprisingly succinct tome also has an excellent sense of design allowing the reader to dip in and out and pull out the relevant information as they wish...obvious must for any student of film...excellent resource. Laurence Boyce Films and Festivals

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With excellent essays, close textual analysis of films and further reading lists from some of the leading lights in the area, the book has proved an invaluable asset for those negotiating their way through the minefield of ideas and conflicting theories that make up the study of film...This weighty, yet still surprisingly succinct tome also has an excellent sense of design allowing the reader to dip in and out and pull out the relevant information as they wish...obvious must for any student of film...excellent resource. Laurence Boyce Films and Festivals
Author Bio
PAM COOK is Professor Emerita in Film at the University of Southampton.