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In Glorious Technicolor: A Century of Film and How it has Shaped Us
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Film is a communal dream in which our fears and fantasies are revealed. It has influenced our behaviour, intertwined with our politics, helped to forge national identity, galvanise communities against a wartime enemy or warn of social upheaval. It has burrowed deep into our psyche, changing perceptions of history and memory, and even raised our romantic expectations.Despite decades of rapid change, we are still hypnotised and seduced by the power of cinema; it remains our most persuasive mass entertainment. In this fascinating, entertaining and illuminating book Francine Stock takes us on a personal journey through a glorious century of cinema, from the Lumiere brothers’ flickering train to the 3D excesses of Avatar, showing in vivid detail how film both reflects and remakes our world.
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| Weight | 0.344 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2 × 15.3 × 23.4 cm |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Language | |
| Pages | 352 |
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| Year Published | 2017-11-30 |
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| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 1845952472 |
| About The Author | Francine Stock has presented radio and television programmes on current affairs and the arts from BBC 2's Newsnight to Radio 4's Front Row. Since 2004, she has presented The Film Programme. She has also published two novels, A Foreign Country and Man-Made Fibre. |
| Review Quote | As a guide to 100 years of cinema, Francine Stock certainly has the credentials… an informative, easy read |
| Other text | There is much to enjoy in this book, and nuggets of information on recent cinematic developments to be mined |
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