The Film Encyclopedia : The Complete Guide To Film And The Film Industry (6th Edition 2008)

Description

This is a completely revised and updated edition of the classic film reference which includes entries on: directors, producers, stars, screenwriters, and cinematographers; styles, genres, and schools of filmmaking; motion picture studios and film centers; film-related organizations and events; industry jargon and technical terms; inventions, inventors, and equipment; plus, an index of Academy Award winning films and artists, top grossing films, and much more.
Ephraim Katz's "The Film Encyclopedia" is the most comprehensive single-volume encyclopedia on film and is considered the undisputed bible of the film industry. Completely revised and updated, this sixth edition features more than 7,500 A-Z entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking, including:

Directors, producers, actors, screenwriters, and cinematographers

Styles, genres, and schools of filmmaking

Motion picture studios and film centers

Film-related organizations and events

Industry jargon and technical terms

Inventions, inventors, and equipment

And much more!

Reviews

"The best movie reference book, hands down." -- Newsweek

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