Fantasia of Color in Early Cinema

by Tom Gunning

We normally think of early film as being black and white, but in truth, the first color cinematography appeared as early as the first decade of the twentieth century. In this visually stunning book, the authors present a treasure trove of early color film images from the archives of EYE Film Institute Netherlands, bringing to life their rich hues and forgotten splendor.

Carefully selecting and reproducing frames from the original film of movies...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9089646574
• ISBN13: 9789089646576
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 4.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.0" x 12.1"