THE OXFORD HISTORY OF WORLD CINEMA by Nowell-Smith, Geoffrey, editor - 1996

Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 0198112572; Binding is almost as new. Very minor edge soil/foxing. Contents are almost as new, with no writing or other entries on the text. Very minor wear and soil on the complete DJ, with some wrinkling. This is a thick, heavy book and will require extra postage for Priority and International mail. ; First Printing of the FIRST EDITION, 1996. 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", XXII + 824pp. Black cloth, bright gold spine lettering. MOVIES. "This book traces the history of the twentieth-century's most enduringly popular form of entertainment. Covering all aspects of its development, stars, studios, and cultural impact, the book celebrates and chronicles over one hundred years of diverse achievement from westerns to the New Wave, from animation to Avant-Garde, and from Hollywood to Hong Kong. It tells the story of the major inventions and developments in the cinema business, its institutions, genres, and personnel. Chapters outline the evolution of national cinemas round the world - the varied and distinctive filmic traditions that have developed alongside Hollywood. A unique aspect are the special inset features on the film-makers and personalities who have had an enduring impact in popular memory and cinematic lore. With over 280 illustrations, a full bibliographjy, and an extensive index, this is THE BUFF'S ULTIMATE GUIDE to cinema worldwide. " 8-Page Full-Color photo section. .