Amateur Film: Meaning and Practice C. 1927-77

by Heather Nicholson

Amateur film: Meaning and practice 1927-77 plunges readers into the world of home movies making and reveals that behind popular perceptions of clich d family scenes shakily shot at home or by the sea, there is much more to discover. Exploring who, how, where, when and why amateur enthusiasts made and shared their films provides fascinating insights into an often misunderstood aspect of national visual history. This study of how non-professional filmmakers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719077737
• ISBN13: 9780719077739
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"