Peter Decherney
Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199943548
- author:
- Peter Decherney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 1 x 11.2 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, El
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
This book tells the story of Hollywood from its origins in the 19th century to the emergence of internet media empires. Peter Decherney explores how the studio system rose out of Thomas Edison's trust and created a handful of companies that have dominated global screens for over 100 years.
The film industry has always been shaped by cultural, political, and commercial forces, and Decherney reveals how major events such as wars, technological changes, and regulatory shifts have continually remade Hollywood. With discussions of well-known movies, stars, and directors, this book offers a concise introduction to the history and functioning of the global film industry.
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