The Hidden Art of Hollywood by John Fawell
Offers a means of appreciating classic American movies. This book considers criticism of Hollywood, and gives filmmakers the chance to explain a very elusive phenomenon: the glancing beauty of the Hollywood film.
Discusses aesthetic, thematic, and other aspects of classic Hollywood filmmaking* The Chronicle Review *
…Written in seamless prose and displaying a mild disdain for contemporary Hollywood, this book is part textbook, part criticism, supported by an adequate bibliography, endnotes, and black-and-white reproductions. Recommended. Lower-and upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, general readers. * Choice *
. . . a well-grounded look at some of the most recognized films of the period. * Catholic Library World *
…Written in seamless prose and displaying a mild disdain for contemporary Hollywood, this book is part textbook, part criticism, supported by an adequate bibliography, endnotes, and black-and-white reproductions. Recommended. Lower-and upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, general readers. * Choice *
. . . a well-grounded look at some of the most recognized films of the period. * Catholic Library World *
John Fawell is associate professor at Boston University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313356926 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313356920 |
| Title | The Hidden Art of Hollywood |
| Author | John Fawell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2008-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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