The Encyclopedia of British Film by Brian Mcfarlane

The Encyclopedia of British Film by Brian Mcfarlane

With well over 6,300 articles, including over 500 new entries, this fourth edition of The Encyclopedia of British Film is a fully updated invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with detailed listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film. Previous editions have sold many thousands of copies and this fourth edition will be an essential work of reference for enthusiasts interested in the history of British cinema, and for universities and libraries. -- .

'A massive achievement'
The Observer

'Superbly done – comprehensive, eclectic and compulsively readable ... a delight to browse as well as an indispensable tool.'
Sight & Sound

'A fantastic achievement.'
Professor Charles Barr

'The Encyclopedia is astonishing – I learn things from it every time I open it.'
Kevin Brownlow

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Brian McFarlane is Adjunct Professor at the Swinburne Institute of Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne

Anthony Slide is an independent film scholar. He is the author of 75 books and the editor of 150 more

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ISBN 13	9780719091391
ISBN 10	071909139X
Title	The Encyclopedia of British Film
Author	Brian Mcfarlane
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	2014-02-28
Number of pages	920
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