From Peepshow to Palace by David Robinson

From Peepshow to Palace by David Robinson

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Summary

This work recounts the early years of film, a trajectory which began with the "magic lantern" in the 17th century and progressed rapidly from 1893 to 1913, when the modern motion picture was born. It offers an account of the haphazard process which was the birth of American film.

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From Peepshow to Palace by David Robinson

This work recounts the early years of film, a trajectory which began with the magic lantern in the 17th century and progressed rapidly from 1893 to 1913, when the modern motion picture was born. It offers an account of the haphazard process which was the birth of American film.
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ISBN 13 9780231103381
ISBN 10 0231103387
Title From Peepshow to Palace
Author David Robinson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Columbia University Press
Year published 1995-11-01
Number of pages 228
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