The Encyclopedia of British Film
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The Encyclopedia of British Film by Brian Mcfarlane
A comprehensive history of the British film industry since its inception, with listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema.
"'A brilliantly useful book for student, specialist and ordinary filmgoer alike.. breathtakingly comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining' The Times * 'A fascinating and accomplished history' Empire * 'A massive achievement' Observer * 'From the silent era to the present, the coverage is truly astonishing. Destined to become a standard reference work, movie buffs will spend hours happily browsing through it' Film Review * 'An essential accessory for every self-respecting movie buff' Hot Dog * 'Must surely become one of the standard English-language reference works... Academics, critics, film historians and anyone who loves British film owes McFarlane, Slide and their collaborators a huge vote of thanks' Times Higher Education Supplement"
Brian McFarlane is Professor of film history at Monash University in Australia. He has written extensively on film, including books for the BFI and is the co-editor of the Oxford Companion to Australian Film.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780413776600 |
| ISBN 10 | 0413776603 |
| Title | The Encyclopedia of British Film |
| Author | Brian Mcfarlane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Methuen Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 816 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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