A Short History of Film

by Wheeler Winston Dixon and Gwendolyn Audrey Foster

Book Overview

The history of international cinema is now available in a concise, conveniently sized, and affordable volume. Succinct yet comprehensive, A Short History of Film provides an accessible overview of the major movements, directors, studios, and genres from the 1880s to the present. More than 250 rare stills and illustrations accompany the text, bringing readers face to face with many of the key players and films that have marked the industry. Beginning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813542707
• ISBN13: 9780813542706
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 441 Pages
• Weight: 2.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

New, supplement book

I bought this book as a supplement to my Film Appreciation Class in College. I found it informative, especially if you are a movie buff.