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The History of Film (The Britannica Guide to the Visual and Performing Arts)
This comprehensive guide offers cinema enthusiasts everything they need to know about the history of film. The book covers the film industrys most epic periods, including the early years of film starting in the 183s, the silent years in the first quarter of the twentieth century, the preWorld War II sound era, the rise and fall of the Hollywood studios, and the transition into the twenty-first century. Along the way, readers learn about the most iconic films and directors from around the world, as well as how history, politics, and the cultural zeitgeist influenced cinema. Read more