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by David Bordwell (Author), Kristin Thompson (Author) "Motion pictures are so much a part of our lives that it's hard to imagine a world without them ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions); International 2 Revised Ed edition (Sep 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0071140735
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071140737
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 284,098 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Film is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own, and since 1979 David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson's "Film Art" has been the most respected introduction to the art and analysis of cinema. In the new seventh edition, "Film Art" continues its commitment to providing the best introduction to the fundamentals of serious film study. Images throughout the book are collected from actual film frames, not from production stills or advertising photos. But the book has been extensively re-designed to improve readability and teachability. Additionally, the text can be packaged with the award-winning "Film, Form, and Culture CD-ROM", and is supported by an extensive Instructor's Manual and text-specific website. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Academic, illustrative and informative, 5 Jan 2001
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Never before have I come across a body of text that has provided not only the tools for academic success within the subject, but inspiration for taking my own work to new levels through the intensive research Bordwell & Thompson have gone through. In my own studies 'Film Art' has been an inspiration and the summarisation of other works within it has meant less time needed on reading and more can be concentrated on putting pen to paper. A rare theoretical must-have.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars How to get a Degree by not working., 6 May 1998
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Way back when I went to University in dear old Blighty. My degree was Film,Tv and Radio Studies, and despite my total lack of application, or to be frank attendance, I graduated with honours and a unhealthy infatuation with Wine, Women and Song. There are two reasons why I graduated, 1 I have the ability to retain information, 2 Film Art by Boardwell and Thompson. Quite frankly the best text book in the history of further education. It is simple enough for the most inexperienced of students, but also it's depth and coverage is enough to give a basic foundation in the most complex of film theory. God bless you Boardwell & Thompsen, and if anyone out there wants both a degree and liver problems as a result of University, BUY THIS BOOK
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book covers the basics with a lot of pictures, 25 Mar 1998
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I found this book to be a an interesting and
informative look at the history of films.
Well, to be honest, it has lots of pictures
and makes good use of them. If you love film,
you'll love this book.
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