We just received American Film: A History by Jon Lewis. This book is a sort of one-stop shop for American film. Lewis covers everything from the origins of film to the creation of studio systems, to specific films and filmmakers and their effects on film in general, the star system, film marketing, and of course the best part, lots of pretty pictures.
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I think the effects is the most vital of the development of american films. I'll have to check that book out though - good post. :)
Posted by dekor | August 11, 2008 4:28 PM
Posted on August 11, 2008 16:28
I've read this book and would recommend it as a really interesting read - but wondered if Jon Lewis had done anything for British Film?
Posted by Ross | November 15, 2009 6:37 PM
Posted on November 15, 2009 18:37