Maltby, Richard

Hollywood Cinema

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ISBN 13:: 9780631216155
author:: Maltby, Richard
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wiley-Blackwell
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 712
Dimensions:: 167mm X 245mm
Genre:: Films, cinema
Condition:: New
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Hollywood Cinema provides a comprehensive introduction to the cultural and aesthetic significance of the world's most powerful film industry. This extensively revised second edition explores the history and present-day relevance of Hollywood cinema, examining its role in shaping popular culture. The book offers a fascinating account of the evolution of Hollywood, from its early days to the present day, and provides insight into the technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking. With new chapter features including box sections, further reading lists, Notes and Queries, and chapter summaries, this edition is ideal for anyone interested in film history, theory, or practice. Suitable for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Hollywood cinema, this book is an essential resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.

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