International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Films

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Greatly revises and expands the 1984 first edition of Volume one of the astute and elegant five-volume reference to the world's most significant films and filmmakers. One hundred new films have been added, bringing the total to 650, arranged in crisp, clean entries on large 81/2x11"pages, and illustrated with luminous stills. In addition to complete production credits, cast lists, and excellent select bibliographies, each entry includes an expository essay by a significant critic, the essays being models of thoughtful, unpretentious scholarship and love of film. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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  International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Writers and production artists

  • 2000
  • 1251 pages
  • Paperback
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  • 2000
  • 1536 pages
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  International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Directors

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