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The Young Oxford Book of the Movies Hardback - 1997

by David Parkinson

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With this one-stop guide, you do not need to be in the dark about the movies ever again! The Young Oxford Book of the Movies explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest silent movies to the blockbusters of today, through a century of constant challenge and change. How did the stars of the silent era adapt to the coming of the "talkies," and how did movies face up to the threat from television? Separate chapters look at different genres of films, presenting the greatest comedians, cowboys, heroes, and horrors of the big screen, as well as the actors, directors, and movie moguls who created them. The whole story is lavishly illustrated throughout.
An entire section is devoted to the life cycle of a movie, from the initial idea to the gala opening night. See how casting, costumes, makeup, and brilliant special effects are combined to entertain us, and look up your favorite movies in the fact file.

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  • Title The Young Oxford Book of the Movies
  • Author David Parkinson
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 162
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1997-11
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780195212440 / 0195212444
  • Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 10.9 x 0.8 in (21.59 x 27.69 x 2.03 cm)
  • Age range 10 to UP years
  • Grade levels 5 - UP
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Motion pictures - History, Motion pictures - History - Juvenile
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 96004684
  • Dewey Decimal Code 791.430

About the author

David Parkinson is a film critic for the Radio Times in London. He has taught film and media studies at the secondary school level and is the author of the popular Bloomsbury Good Movie Guide and A History of Film. He is currently writing a Dictionary of Film.
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