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A History
Jon Lewis
ISBN: 9780393979220
Format: Paperback
Publisher:WW Norton & Co
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Gives an overview of the history of American filmmaking available. Focused on aspects of the film business that are of interest to undergraduates, this work includes topics such as: the business intrigues of Hollywood; the economics of content regulation; and the tension between Hollywood and American culture overall.
"American Film: A History" is the most enjoyable and interesting overview of the history of American filmmaking available. Written by a top scholar in the field, this textbook gives students a thorough understanding of the fascinating intersection of economics and artistry in Hollywood cinema from the beginning of film history to the present. Focused on aspects of the film business that are of perennial interest to undergraduates, topics include: the business intrigues of Hollywood; the economics of content regulation; the tension between Hollywood and American culture overall; the importance of the youth market and the trends in popular genres from decade to decade.
| ISBN | 0393979229 | | Pages | 500 | | ISBN13 | 9780393979220
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | WW Norton & Co | | Weight (grammes) | 1184 | | Imprint | WW Norton & Co | | Published in | New York | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 256 | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2007 | | Width (mm) | 204 | | Library of Congress | 2007018214 | | Spine width (mm) | 21 | | DEWEY | 791.43097309 | | Academic level | Professional / Scholarly | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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