The Film Encyclopedia Third Edition

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Author: Ephraim Katz
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 1998
Language: en
Edition: Third Edition
Pages: 1520
ISBN-13: 9780062734921
Dimensions:
Height: 9.25 inches
Length: 7.375 inches
Weight: 3.95 Pounds
Width: 2.35294 inches
Dewey Decimal: 791.43/03
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The Film Encyclopedia Third Edition by Ephraim Katz, published by HarperCollins on March 6, 1998, is a comprehensive reference work in English that spans 1,520 pages. This updated edition serves as an A-to-Z guide, featuring over 7,000 entries that cover a wide array of topics related to film, including directors, producers, stars, screenwriters, and cinematographers, as well as styles, genres, and schools of filmmaking.

Readers will find detailed information on film-related organizations, industry jargon, and technical terms, alongside insights into inventions and equipment pivotal to the film industry. This edition is designed for moviegoers, students, critics, and professionals involved in the art and craft of motion pictures, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the performing arts and film.


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Ever since its first publication in 1979, The Film Encyclopedia has been considered the most comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia on film in English. Now in its completely revised and updated 3rd edition, this invaluable A-to-Z guide contains more than 7,000 entries on:

  • Directors, producers, stars, screenwriters and cinematographers
  • Styles, genres and schools of filmmaking
  • Film-related organizations and events
  • Industry jargon and technical terms
  • Inventions, inventors and equipment
  • And more!

    Long used by Hollywood insiders as the bible of the film industry, The Film Encyclopedia  is the indispensable film book for moviegoers, students, critics and everyone associated with the art and craft of motion pictures.

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    Language: en. Pages: 1520. Edition: Third Edition.

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