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      The Short Story of Film: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Films, Techniques and Movements

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      Explores the key movies, and also looks at genres and techniques

      The Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design ...

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      Product ID:9781786275639
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:CN
      Title:The Short Story of Film
      Subtitle:A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Films, Techniques and Movements
      Authors:Author: Ian Haydn Smith
      Page Count:224
      Subjects:Film history, theory or criticism, Film theory & criticism, Film guides and reviews, Film guides & reviews
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Explores the key movies, and also looks at genres and techniques

      The Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design of the book allows the reader to navigate their way around key genres, movements and techniques with ease. Accessible, concise and fun to read, this pocket guide will give moviegoers a new way to enjoy their favourite films and to discover new ones to watch.

      The perfect book for all movie lovers who want to understand how, why and when film changed


      Imprint Name:Laurence King Publishing
      Publisher Name:Orion Publishing Co
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2020-03-23

      Additional information

      Weight522 g
      Dimensions219 × 136 × 17 mm