David Thomson

Television: A Biography

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ISBN 13:
9780500519165
author:
David Thomson
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Thames and Hudson Ltd 01 edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
18.8 x 4.1 x 25.9 cm
Genre:
Music, Stage & Screen, Television, History & Criticism, David Thomson,Television: A Biography,Thames and Hudson Ltd,0500519161,Film, TV & Radio,Television - General,Performing Arts,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Performing Arts/Dance,Television broadcasting
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New
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Television: A Biography by David Thomson explores the six-decade history of this defining medium. From its early days as an expensive and unreliable piece of furniture to its current status as a glowing cloud of screens with access to endless content, Thomson delivers a provocative and insightful critical history. With over twenty-two thematically organized chapters, Thomson brings his unique voice to the life of television, illuminating its development through the lives of those who shaped it. This comprehensive study is a significant event in the cultural landscape, offering a fresh perspective on the medium that has swallowed film whole. Thomson's biography of television is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history and impact of this ubiquitous technology.

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