- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 2nd Revised edition edition (10 Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415173108
- ISBN-13: 978-0415173100
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Praise for previous editions:
First Edition
'Simply the best introductory volume in the field so far.' - Jesus B Sanchez, Castilla La Mongha University, Ciudad Real, Spain
'Indispensable for the A Level, degree student or lay reader in film, communications or media courses...will indisputably be the standard text for many years to come...close to the perfect film studies textbook you are likely to see.' - John Lough, Senior Lecturer in Media Theory, University of Humberside, UK
Second Edition
'I highly recommend this text to any student embarking on the study of film...An admirable synthesis of historical, social and theoretical considerations of cinema, presented in an engaging and accessible manner.' - Alan Burton, De Montfort University, UK
'Probably the clearest, most comprehensive and accessible introduction to film studies available.' - Martin Price, Stratford-upon-Avon College, UK
Third Edition
'I know of no other introductory film text that covers so much ground, nor that so readily connects up film theory and discourse with work in mass and popular culture. The revised edition keeps up with changes in technology and the discussions of Hollywood are particularly illuminating...I highly recommend this text.' - Denise Albanese, George Mason University, USA
'The ideal book for anyone starting Film Studies...Illustrations are plentiful and all important concepts and terminology are accessibly explained. I encourage students to make it their top priority reading.' - Jeff Thomas, Coleg Gwent, Pontypool, Wales
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.Product Description
An Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive textbook for students of cinema. This completely revised and updated second edition provides a guide to key issues and concepts in film studies and also traces the historical development of film, while introducing some of the worlds key national cinemas. Written by experienced teachers in the field and lavishly illustrated with over 160 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film. Key features of the second edition are: * updated coverage of a wide range of concepts, theories and issues in film studies * in-depth discussion of the contemporary film industry * a new chapter on spectatorship in cinema * marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, review questions and follow-up activities * new case studies and examples, website resources and a glossary of terms * suggestions for further reading, further viewing and a comprehensive bibliography Individual chapters introduce: * Cinema as institution * Film and technology * Film form and narrative * The film spectator * Genre, star and auteur: critical approaches to Hollywood cinema * The documentary form: personal and social realities * Animation: forms and meanings * Women and film * Lesbian and gay cinema * British cinema * Indian cinema * Soviet montage of the 1920s * New German cinema Aha Kasbekar, Mark Joyce, Lez Cooke, Searle Kochberg, Patrick Phillips
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Whether you are a seasoned pro, or just starting out with your analysis of film. An Introduction to Film Studies, gives you a comprehensive guide to areas like Film Noir, Gay Cinema and Horror to name but a few.
The texts from Searle Kochberg, Allan Rowe and Paul Wells to name but a few allow insight into film from different perspectives.
With language easy to follow and a layout easy to the eye it is easy to find areas like Women and film to directors like Alfred Hitchcock.
A recommended buy and well worth it's money.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly impressive text: great contextualisation, crisp and relevant facts well presented and - particularly early in the text - true enthusiasm for the subject: it makes you want to rush out and grab the camera ! The new edition is due apparently and we will use it again for the third year. A valuable & clever practical text.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Reader friendly layout and superb editorial content make this book a must for anyone with an interest in Film and the industry that surrounds it.
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Published on 19 Dec 2009 by C. C. Cobbold
A great book for learners and teachers
I teach A-level / National Diploma and also 2nd year degree students Film and Critical Studies, and find this text very useful for their reading of the subject, and also to... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Mrs. E. C. Newbery
Good on facts...low on theory
This is an excellent book as far as hard facts are concerned, but needs to be read in conjunction with, for example, Studying the Media by Tim O'Sullivan for a complete knowledge... Read more
Published on 7 July 2009 by David Mingay
GOOD BUT COULD BE BETTER
I bought this book for a dissertation on the western film genre. The chapters in the book are good and clearly laid out, but can leave you more confused than you were at the start. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2003 by "vickyrebel01"
GOOD BUT COULD BE BETTER
I bought this book for a dissertation on the western film genre. The chapters in the book are good and clearly laid out, but can leave you more confused than you were at the start. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2003 by "vickyrebel01"
A poorly written mess
Apart from the section on British Film which is helpful if you are following an A level Film Studies Course, this is a pretend text-book. Read more
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