A Pictorial History Of The Movies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258470142)

A Pictorial History of the Movies by Deems Taylor is a comprehensive guide to the history of the film industry, from its earliest days to the present. The book is filled with stunning black and white photographs, as well as insightful commentary and analysis of the most important films and filmmakers throughout history. It covers everything from the silent era to the rise of talkies, the golden age of Hollywood, the emergence of independent cinema, and the modern era of digital filmmaking. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a specific period in film history. It also includes biographical information on the most influential figures in the industry, as well as detailed descriptions of the most important films of each era. A Pictorial History of the Movies is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of cinema, and a must-read for film buffs and scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Deems Taylor,Marcelene Peterson,Bryant Hale
ISBN-10: 1258470144
ISBN-13: 9781258470142
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2012
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d