THE SHORT STORY OF FILM

The Short Story of Film: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Films, Techniques and Movements – March 31, 2020 by Ian Hayden Smith (Author) The Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design of the book allows the reader to navigate their way around key genres, movements and techniques with ease. Accessible, concise and fun to read, this pocket guide will give moviegoers a new way to enjoy their favorite films and to discover new ones to watch. The perfect book for all movie lovers who want to understand how, why and when film changed.

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About the Author Ian Haydn Smith is the editor of Curzon Magazine and the BFI's Filmmaker Magazine. He has written and broadcast widely on film and photography.

Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurence King Publishing (March 31, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Flexibound ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786275635
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786275639
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.15 x 1.2 x 8.45 inches