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From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899's Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. The Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects is a 5-star fan favorite that explains the magic behind these cinematic devices. This A-to-Z encyclopedia unveils the latest techniques and gadgetry inside a comprehensive reference work about the history of special effects. Entries on computer techniques, movie secrets, and the geniuses who have brought the magic to the big screen make this single volume a Hollywood hit. This encyclopedia lists movies that either contributed significantly to the development of special effects or were Academy Award winners, and spotlights over 120 well-known experts whose techniques, developments, and special effects houses have contributed significantly to the movie industry:
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PATRICIA D. NETZLEY is a freelance writer who has published nonfiction for children, young adults, and adults. Her publications include The Assassination of President Kennedy
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"The book is excellently produced and includes good monograph photographs. This is a fascinating browse, full of interest and information about how movie makers turn illusion into reality....A delightful book for the film buff and special effects tyro alike."-Reference Reviews
..."informational and easy-to-use....Recommended."-Book Report
..."succinctly penned and genuinely interesting entries."-Reference Reviews
"[t]his resource is a good compliment to a diverse collection of 778s."-VOYA
..."useful criteria for coverage. Recommended for any collection supporting film."-Choice
"This encyclopedia is a useful addition to any general film collection."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
..."the information here is hard to find elsewhere in such detail. Consider this title for readers with a serious, but not professional interest."-School Library Journal
"Well researched and highly readable, this reference work is recommended for academic and public libraries with film studies collections."-American Reference Books Annual
"A uniques resource detailing the developments and use of special effects in the American movie industry, this title is well indexed and illustrated with 366 entries."-American Libraries
"An incredible treasury of f/x facts....this encyclopedia has a scope and quality that no other f/x reference work approaches....Highly recommended for all film collections."-Library Journal
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- PublisherGreenwood
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1573561673
- ISBN 13 9781573561679
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages304
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