Fifty Hollywood Directors introduces the most important, iconic and influential filmmakers who worked in Hollywood between the end of the silent period and the birth of the blockbuster. By exploring the historical, cultural and technological contexts in which each director was working, this book traces the formative period in commercial cinema when directors went from pioneers to industry heavyweights.
Each entry discusses a director's practices and body of work and features a brief biography and suggestions for further reading. Entries include:
This is an indispensible guide for anyone interested in film history, Hollywood and the development of the role of the director.
| ISBN: | 9780415501408 |
| Publication date: | 1st December 2014 |
| Author: | Yvonne Tasker |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 384 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Key Guides |
| Genres: |
Film history, theory or criticism Individual film directors, film-makers |
Fifty Hollywood Directors introduces the most important, iconic and influential filmmakers who worked in Hollywood between the end of the silent period and the birth of the blockbuster. By exploring the historical, cultural and technological contexts in which each director was working, this book traces the formative period in commercial cinema when directors went from pioneers to industry heavyweights.Each entry discusses a director's practices and body of work and features a brief biography and suggestions for further reading.
Fifty Hollywood Directors features in the following genres: Film history, theory or criticism, Individual film directors, film-makers
Paperback. £34.19, down from the £37.99 cover price. Not Available.
Fifty Hollywood Directors was written by Yvonne Tasker and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Fifty Hollywood Directors has 384 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Key Guides series
£34.19, reduced from £37.99. Not Available.