{"product_id":"george-a-romeros-independent-cinema-tom-fallows-9781474479967","title":"George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Romero is recognised as one of the most culturally significant horror auteurs in American cinema. From his debut \u003cem\u003eNight of the Living Dead\u003c\/em\u003e onwards, he demonstrated a commitment to politically challenging low-budget genre cinema, gaining fan adoration and critical esteem. Romero's cult status may be assured, but the activities of the Pittsburgh-based production company that facilitated a substantial part of his output have largely been untold. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeorge A. Romero's Independent Cinema\u003c\/em\u003e is the first in-depth analysis of Romero's Laurel Entertainment, revealing the decision-making and business planning that takes place away from Hollywood, while offering an industry-determined analysis of such films as his zombie masterpiece \u003cem\u003eDawn of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and the seldom-discussed \u003cem\u003eMartin \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eKnightriders\u003c\/em\u003e. Tracking Laurel Entertainment across four decades, this book draws upon business and economic studies to critically recast historical developments in the American independent film sector, providing a forensic-level insight into a media production company whose output redefined horror cinema. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Fallows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1474479960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781474479967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Edinburgh University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.46d","brand":"Tom Fallows","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44540420194559,"sku":"9781474479967","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb3493b3-e1df-4001-a211-795df01bcdb6.jpg?v=1700587798","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/george-a-romeros-independent-cinema-tom-fallows-9781474479967","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}