Explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest shadow show to the blockbusters of today, discussing the transition from the silent era to "talkies" and examining specific genres

The Young Oxford Book of the Movies (Young Oxford Books)

Teen & Young Adult

PARKINSON, DAVID

Art, Music & Photography

Oxford University Press

With this one-stop guide, you do not need to be in the dark about the movies ever again! The Young Oxford Book of the Movies explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest silent movies to the blockbusters of today, through a century of constant challenge and change. How did the stars of the silent era adapt to the coming of the "talkies," and how did movies face up to the threat from television? Separate chapters look at different genres of films, presenting the greatest comedians, cowboys, heroes, and horrors of the big screen, as well as the actors, directors, and movie moguls who created them. The whole story is lavishly illustrated throughout. An entire section is devoted to the life cycle of a movie, from the initial idea to the gala opening night. See how casting, costumes, makeup, and brilliant special effects are combined to entertain us, and look up your favorite movies in the fact file.

Education & Reference

In this lively, informative and up-to-date new analysis of what has been called the seventh art, David Parkinson traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest shadow shows to the contemporary cinema. Covering the key elements and players that have contributed to its artistic and technical development, it offers a remarkably concise overview of film throughout the world. Beginning with cinema's scientific origins, the book assesses the achievements of an international body of film-makers: D.W. Griffith and the pioneers of the classical narrative; silent artists; the directors of Golden Age Hollywood; the Italian Neo-Realists; the auteurs of the French New Wave and those responsible for the directions that cinema has recently taken internationally. Concluding with a preview of film in the future, this is a uniquely comprehensive account of the most modern of art forms.

The History of Film (World of Art)

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Thames&Hudson

“Impressively thorough . . . adeptly articulates the contributions of particular directors and movements.” ―Publishers Weekly In this lively and up-to-date analysis, David Parkinson traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest shadow shows to the digital filmmaking of the twenty-first century. Covering the key elements and players that have contributed to its artistic and technical development, the book offers a concise overview of film throughout the world. Beginning with the origins of the movies, it assesses the achievements of an international body of filmmakers. A new chapter maps the developments in form and technology across the world from the mid-1990s to today, examining among other things experiments in three-dimensionality, the revival of animation, the democratization of filmmaking following the digital revolution, and the impact of DVDs and the download market in exponentially widening access and audiences. 176 illustrations, 15 in color

History of Film (World of Art)

ALL THE COLORS START TO FADE

Literature & Fiction

Gibson, Chuck

Johnson, Mary Anne

Donohue, Dave

Tierney, Sean

Randall, Mary L.

Moore, Judith Dow

Poetry

lulu.com

100 Ideas that Changed Film chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history as well as being a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of film, the ideas include innovative concepts, technologies, techniques and movements. From the silent era's masterpieces to today's blockbusters and art house movies, these highly illustrated pages are a chance to discover or rediscover films from all around the world. "I bought this book as a birthday present, but when I saw it couldn't resist flicking through the pages – and I will definitely ask to borrow it afterwards! The films which Parkinson names range from old classics to modern creations, and it's interesting to see how film has developed over the years and the meanings within them. It doesn't seem too heavy either, as each chapter is only a few pages long so it looks as if you can gather quite a lot of ideas and information, but without having to dedicate a long time to investigating the various genres and techniques, etc. It seems ideal and fun for a film fan, and I am sure it will be received with genuine pleasure!" – Amazon reviewer Other books in this popular series include 100 Ideas that Changed Fashion, 100 Ideas that Changed Art, 100 Ideas that Changed Design, 100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design and the upcoming 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture and 100 Ideas that Changed Photography.

100 Ideas that Changed Film: (A concise resource covering movie concepts, technologies, techniques and movements)

Laurence King Publishing

The perfect companion to cinema''s most spectacular genre, The Rough Guide to Film Musicals reveals how an escapist entertainment became Hollywood''s most ingenious art form. From such enduring classics as Singin'' In The Rain and West Side Story to recent successes like Evita and Chicago, this book reviews 50 essential musicals, including several forgotten gems. There are profiles of musical icons such as Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and George Gershwin and details of musicals from around the world. Complete with a list of the best soundtracks, websites and books for further reading, this Rough Guide takes a behind the scenes look at this magical movie genre.

The Rough Guide to Film Musicals 1 (Rough Guide Reference)

ROUGH GUIDES

Rough Guides

This compact, fully up-to-date, and clearly presented dictionary features over 20,000 entries, making it ideal for use in the home, school or office. Import.

Spanish-English Dictionary

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

TEXAS BOOK

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception. Entertaining and intelligent, it is both a concise history and a fascinating resource. Each idea is presented through informed text and arresting visuals paying homage to the medium's great classics. We learn why and how the ideas first evolved and what their impact has been up to the present day.

100 Ideas that Changed Film

Organized in chronological order, these ideas show the development of film through the industry’s innovative concepts, technologies, techniques, and movements. The illustrated pages offer an alternative history of cinematography that reviews the 120 years of ideas that have marked its evolution. Many of these ideas were conceived to resolve technical and commercial problems, while others looked to enlarge aesthetic and dramatic parameters. From the first silent films to the more recent blockbusters and everything in between, this book identifies the key theories, techniques, and strategies that made it possible for film to progress from being a mere attraction to becoming an institution.  Organizado de modo cronológico, estas ideas muestran el desarrollo del cine a través de los conceptos innovadores, las tecnologías, las técnicas y los movimientos de la industria. Las páginas ilustradas ofrecen una historia alternativa de la cinematografía que recorre 120 años de ideas que han marcado su evolución. Muchas de estas ideas fueron concebidas para resolver problemas técnicos y comerciales, mientras que otras buscaron ampliar parámetros estéticos o dramáticos. Desde los primeros cortometrajes mudos hasta las más recientes películas taquilleras y todo lo que cae entremedio, este libro identifica las teorías, las técnicas y las estrategias claves que hicieron posible que el cine pasara de ser una mera atracción a una institución.

100 ideas que cambiaron el cine (Spanish Edition)

Blume

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The Young Oxford Book of the Movies (Young Oxford Books)

The Young Oxford Book of the Movies (Young Oxford Books)

The History of Film (World of Art)

History of Film (World of Art)

ALL THE COLORS START TO FADE

100 Ideas that Changed Film: (A concise resource covering movie concepts, technologies, techniques and movements)

The Rough Guide to Film Musicals 1 (Rough Guide Reference)

Spanish-English Dictionary

100 Ideas that Changed Film

100 ideas que cambiaron el cine (Spanish Edition)