Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (554 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199943540 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The Penn Faculty is on a Role." according to Ryan J. Ortega. Professor Decherney's contribution to Oxford University Press's 'Very Short' series is actually one of the best I've read in the series, and, whether for better or worse, I've read quite a few; Dr. Decherney's work is more of an original piece of Scholarship than other titles in the series, which isn't to imply the titles released in this series aren't of a high quality, as many are rather fine works, though none (perhaps Jonathan Culler's contr
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. In many ways, Hollywood has remained the same for over a century. This book explores the challenges of new technologies, including sound, home video, and computer graphics. It is the perfect introduction for readers who want to better understand the history and functioning of our screen-saturated world.ABOUT THE SERIES:The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. And it examines Hollywood's responses to World War II, independent film movements, and regulations imposed by Washington.Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction is filled with discussions of well-known movies, stars, and directors, encapsulating the past century of research on Hollywood while adding many original insights and stories. Throughout, he reveals that the elements we take to be a natural part of the Hollywood experience--stars, genre-driven storytelling, blockbuster franchises, etc.--are really the product of cultural, political, and commercial forces. It has always been a global industry based in the U.S., and its storytellin
He takes the reader from the days of Edison's kinetoscope to digital post-production equipment, always alert to the fact that this now century-old success story which is the American film industry only survived the many changes in technology, business models and audience tastes, because it held fast to a few fundamental principles, such as keeping corporate control, managing risk and extending audience access. If you love movies you'll love this book." --Dick Wolf, producer of Law & Order"Peter Decherney - setting the scene by pointing out how unnatural, crisis-prone and risky a business Hollywood has always been - w
Peter Decherney is Professor of Cinema Studies and English at the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Decherney has been an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Scholar, a fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies, and a U.S. State Department Arts Envoy to Myanmar. He is the author or editor of five books including Hollywood's Copyright Wars: From Edison to the Internet. He has received multiple teaching awards and is a Forbes contributor.