Christopher Palmer
The composer in Hollywood
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714528854
- author:
- Christopher Palmer
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- London : Marion Boyars, 1990.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 346
- Genre:
- Music, Composition
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Composer in Hollywood by Christopher Palmer is an in-depth analysis of eleven great Hollywood composers, exploring their scores for many well-known films. With clear and non-technical language, Palmer examines the work of Steiner, Korngold, Newman, Waxman, Tiomkin, Webb, Rozsa, Herrmann, North, Bernstein and Rosenman, scene by scene.
Each chapter is written for both film enthusiasts and general readers, providing a unique perspective on the music that has shaped Hollywood's cinematic history. This book offers a fascinating look at the art of film scoring and its enduring impact on popular culture.
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