Solomons, Gabriel
World Film Locations: Los Angeles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841504858
- author:
- Solomons, Gabriel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Intellect
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 15 x 1.5 x 25 cm
- Genre:
- History, Cultural History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Explore the cinematic treasures of Los Angeles, a city that has set the scene for some of the most iconic films in history. This engaging guide takes you on a citywide tour of 50 carefully chosen film scenes, from famous landmarks like the Santa Monica Pier to lesser-known locations. Through incisive synopses and evocative full-color film stills, discover how motion pictures have contributed to Los Angeles' multifaceted role in our collective consciousness. Insightful essays delve into the important directors, thematic elements, and historical periods that reveal aspects of the city's life and culture. With accompanying maps and photographs showing featured locations as they appear today, this book is a concise and user-friendly guide for anyone interested in the intersection of film and place. A unique blend of cinematic analysis and urban exploration, World Film Locations: Los Angeles offers a fresh perspective on the City of Angels and its vibrant cinematic culture.
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