Close Up, 1931, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint)

Kenneth Macpherson

ISBN 10: 0366212524 / ISBN 13: 9780366212521

Published by Forgotten Books, 2020

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Close Up, 1931, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366212524
• ISBN 13: 9780366212521
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Close Up, 1931, Vol. 8 offers a compact, sharp look at cinema as art and mirror of everyday life.

This nonfiction volume collects essays and notes that explore how film shapes perception, memory, and social vision, with a focus on montage, documentary potential, and the spectator’s contemplation.

Readers will encounter clear, practitioner-focused ideas about how film can reflect the ordinary and influence understanding of the world. The issue features discussions on the concept of film as a perceptual mirror, reflections on the work of key filmmakers, and cross‑cultural notes from the era’s cinema landscape. It also includes practical observations on film form, sound cinema, and the evolving language of moving images.

• Deep dives into film theory and practice, including the idea of the cinema as a focus that changes how we see.
• Observations on documentary potential, narrative form, and the spectator’s role.
• Profiles and notes about filmmakers and contemporary cinema debates.
• Varied content from theoretical essays to reportage and critical notes.

Ideal for readers of early 20th‑century cinema, film theory, and historical perspectives on the art of moving images.