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The Encyclopedia of British Film (Methuen Film) (Paperback)

by Brian McFarlane (Author), Anthony Slide (Author)
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  • Paperback: 800 pages
  • Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (18 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0413773019
  • ISBN-13: 978-0413773012
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Produced with assistance from the British Film Institute, this is a comprehensive history of the British film industry from its inception to the present day, with minute listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century of great British cinema. It is illustrated with over 140 black and white photos from the Institute's incomparable film archive, many of which are published here for the first time.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A book for the video shelf, 1 Oct 2003
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A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Melbourne based editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors(over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices (see the Jean Carson article for an example). Approximately a quarter of the book has thematic essays on film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black and gay representation, newreels, film studios, exhibition etc. etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately)covered, with filmographies, complete for major figures only, and selected filmographies for the rest, but details readily available on the IMDB). Ssome articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. But the main problem with this booklies in the numerous articles of hundreds of lesser figures (which, although it is claimed all have benn read by several vetters) still manage to contain quite a few errors (Cilla Black featured in 'Alfie', Anton Walbrook starring with Ethel Merman in 'Call Me Madam'- he niether did this with Merman on stage or film), and several biographies of actors are missing from their BIBLIOG entries ((Sid James, Joan Sims, Kay Kendall, Anthony Newley...). My recommendation would be to wait for a second edition ! And where is Rolf Harris ?
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book is now even better in the 2nd edition !, 20 Sep 2005
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With 260 new articles (the total is now over 6,260), updates on existing articles to mid-2005, and numerous revisions, the second edition (with its red cover) has been well worth waiting for. It has more pages than the earlier edition, and at the same price. If you are a British film buff, a teacher/ student of British Film, or just enjoy watching DVDs of British films (both ancient and modern) this book will be your constant companion and guide, and you will probably be referring to this book on a daily basis. An essential purchase.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Major Achievement - an essential purchase for film fans, 28 Nov 2003
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A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors (over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - indeed, some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices ! The major past of the book (about 75%, or 600 pages) consists of concisely written but informative biographical articles, leaving a quarter of the book for thematic essays on British film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black representation, newsreels, film studios, exhibition etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately) covered, with British filmographies(complete for major figures) and selected filmographies for the rest (but extra details readily available on the www on the Internet Movie Database). And some articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. There are numerous articles on hundreds of lesser figures not covered in any other reference work. And a comparison of the articles on major British figures in this book with those on the same actors/directors in other encyclopedias by Leslie Halliwell, Ephrahim Katz, and David Thompson, reveals much greater depth and insight in the this Brian McFarlane book. A phenomenal amount of work has gone into this, which probably explains why such a work has never been attempted before. Book also features 150 excellently reproduced B/W illustrations,a detailed bibliography, many suggestions for further reading, a British Film Awards appendix and more....Highly recommended!
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