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History of the American Cinema: The Emergence of the Cinema: The American Screen to 1907, 1st Edition

  • Volume 1
  • Charles Musser
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  • ISBN-10: 0684315203
  • ISBN-13: 9780684315201
  • DDC: 791.430973
  • Grade Level Range: 9th Grade - College Senior
  • 613 Pages | eBook
  • Original Copyright 1990 | Published/Released November 2006
  • This publication's content originally published in print form: 1990

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Overview

The origins of motion picture technologies are described and analyzed by Charles Musser in this lavishly illustrated volume. He considers social and economic as well as aesthetic aspects of the beginnings of movie making.

Alternate Formats

  • Casebound Edition

    ISBN-10: 0684184133 | ISBN-13: 9780684184135

Reviews

"This series should become a standard reference source in every U.S. Library"-- CHOICE

— Choice

"The amount of fascinating information that has not been seen before is generous...What a story! And what a story to come...I can't wait for the sequels."-- The New York Times Book Review (Volumes 1,2 and 3)

— New York Times Book Review

"Undoubtedly and deservedly, the Scribner's volumes will become the standard reference works for the history of American film." --Film Quarterly (Volumes 1-3)

— Film Quarterly

"There's no doubt that these books will find use in college libraries across the nation."-- Booklist

— Booklist

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History of the American Cinema: The Emergence of the Cinema: The American Screen to 1907, Volume 1  (ISBN-10: 0684184133 | ISBN-13: 9780684184135)

This award-winning examination of the American film industry has already been acclaimed as "A major achievement in film history, unlikely to be surpassed for many years" (American Historical Review) and an "indispensable" set (Film Quarterly) that "should become the standard reference work in every American library" (Choice).

The 10-volume, illustrated series considers the film industry from its early roots in the 19th century right up to 1990. It examines the development of film and the film industry, analyzing both the genres, themes and technology that defined each decade and the political and economic background that gave rise to them. Each volume focuses on a separate decade, providing a narrative on the evolution of both the business and the art of film in America. Each volume is heavily illustrated, and ends with several indexes, notes, a bibliography and a variety of appendixes of top-grossing films, stars and Oscar winners, and more.

While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.

Price: $212.00

History of the American Cinema: The Emergence of the Cinema: The American Screen to 1907, Volume 1  (ISBN-10: 0684184133 | ISBN-13: 9780684184135)

This award-winning examination of the American film industry has already been acclaimed as "A major achievement in film history, unlikely to be surpassed for many years" (American Historical Review) and an "indispensable" set (Film Quarterly) that "should become the standard reference work in every American library" (Choice).

The 10-volume, illustrated series considers the film industry from its early roots in the 19th century right up to 1990. It examines the development of film and the film industry, analyzing both the genres, themes and technology that defined each decade and the political and economic background that gave rise to them. Each volume focuses on a separate decade, providing a narrative on the evolution of both the business and the art of film in America. Each volume is heavily illustrated, and ends with several indexes, notes, a bibliography and a variety of appendixes of top-grossing films, stars and Oscar winners, and more.

While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.

Price: $212.00