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The Eisenstein Reader

British Film Institute; Sergei Eisenstein; Richard Taylor

Synopsis:
Eisenstein was a key figure in world cinema history, yet he completed only seven films. His unique contribution lies in his constant attempt to combine theory and practice. Drawing on the BFI's widely acclaimed four volume edition of Eisenstein's writings, this reader presents the most important shorter film-related texts in annotated translations for the student and general reader.

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Who Is Andy Warhol

British Film Institute; Andy Warhol Museum

Synopsis:
Writers, researchers, and friends explore the nature of controversial artist Andy Warhol's achievements and the extent of his influence. Contributors include Christopher Hitchens, Peter Wollen, and Victor Bockris, who combine analysis with reminiscence to offer critical insights--which reflect the different facets of Warhol's life and work. Color illustrations.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1998

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Talking Pictures: Interviews With Contemporary British Film-Makers

British Film Institute; Graham Jones; Lucy Johnson

Synopsis:
Contemporary producers, directors, writers, and people who do camera-work, editing, public relations, and distribution.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1998

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An Autobiography of British Cinema: By the Actors and Filmmakers Who Made It

British Film Institute; Brian McFarlane

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Hollywood and Europe: Economics, Culture, National Identity 1945-95

British Film Institute

Synopsis:
The starkly beautiful L'AWENTURA is one of the masterpieces of European art cinema. The plot is simple: a woman disappears while visiting a tiny, remote island with friends and it's as if they do not notice that she has gone. L'AWENTURA disclaims the conventions of narrative cinema: it never provides an answer to this question.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1998

Framed: Interrogating Disability in the Media

British Film Institute; Arts Council of England

Synopsis:
Disabled actors and producers talk about the barriers that still exist for those who want to work in the industry.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1997

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The Bfi Companion to Crime

British Film Institute

Synopsis:
Robbers, gangsters, murderers, and criminals of every description are explored in this lavishly illustrated and accessible reference book on crime in the cinema. Over 500 entries cover fictional and real-life characters such as Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Maigret, Philip Marlowe, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Al Capone. The works of Graham Greene, Dashiell Hammett, Mickey Spillane, and Eric Ambler are among those featured. 4 color plates. 500 photos.

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Howard Hawks: American Artist

British Film Institute

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A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

British Film Institute; Martin Scorsese; Michael Henry Wilson

Synopsis:
From one of the world's most acclaimed directors comes an absorbing and informative look at the evolution of American film and how the medium both shaped Scorsese's own artistic vision and influenced the whole of American culture. Hundreds of film stills, many in color, plus dialogue, quotations, and other sources add to and illustrate each chapter's overriding theme.

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Howard Hawks American Artist

British Film Institute

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Bosnia by Television

British Film Institute

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Who's Who of Victorian Cinema: A Worldwide Survey

British Film Institute

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African Experiences of Cinema

British Film Institute

Synopsis:
Filmmakers, scholars and critics link aesthetics, history, politics, and ideology in African cinema, as well as cultural, social, and economic forces.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1996

Spellbound: Art and Film

British Film Institute; Hayward Gallery

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The Bfi Companion to Horror

British Film Institute

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British Television: An Illustrated Guide

British Film Institute; Tise Vahimagi; Michael Ian Grade

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In Front of the Children: Screen Entertainment and Young Audiences

British Film Institute; Cary Bazalgette

Synopsis:
British and American writers discuss children's TV and film choices, and the production and marketing choices made on their behalf. Topics include the Ninja Turtles, the Home Alone movies, and Disney.

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Burning Passions: An Introduction to the Study of Silent Cinema

British Film Institute; Paolo Cherchi Usai; Kevin Brownlow; Emma Sansone Rittle; Paolo Cherchi Usai

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