The Film Encyclopedia 6e: The Complete Guide to Film and the Film Industry
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061432857 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1584 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sweet Spring Farmer said The Film Encyclopedia 6th Edition. The Film Encyclopedia, first compiled by the late Ephraim Katz and now revised by Ronald Dean Nolan, is simply the best available resource for the film industry worldwide. From directors, screenwriters and actors to specific topics about filmmaking, this is "The Source.". Everything you ever wanted to know about all associated with making films Rosalie Friedman This book is a dream come true. I had in my possession for many years, the previous Film Encyclopedia, and enjoyed using it as my reference book so much that it was practically falling apart. Now, this updated version is up-to-date, lighter weight, because it is not a hardcover, and loaded with information about the people who contributed to film from. Not Up To Past Standards The Film Encyclopedia has been the gold standard of reference works for brief biographies of persons prominent in the movie film industry, including listings of their credits. But the 2008 edition is not a full update of the 2005 edition. While credits have been updated for persons listed in the previous edition, and death dates for those who have die
“Wow! What a book!” (Katharine Hepburn)“Recommended for any reference collection in need of a world view of film.” (Booklist)“The best movie reference book, hands down.” (Newsweek)
Also an accomplished actor, he has appeared in leading roles on Broadway and Off-Broadway as well as in television and film. He was working on the second edition at the time of his death in 1992.Ronald Dean Nolen is the former editor of the trade publication Centerstage. Ephraim Katz was a writer, journalist, and filmmaker who devoted his life to gathering the information i
With up-to-date additions, this sixth edition features more than 7,500 A-Z entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking, including: - 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 one-volume encyclopedia on film and is considered the undisputed Bible of the movie industry