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Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film 3-Volume Set

Ian Aitken editor

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:27th Oct '05

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The Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film is a fully international reference work on the history of the documentary film from the Lumière brothers' WorkersLeaving the Lumière Factory (1885) to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 (2004). This Encyclopedia provides a resource that critically analyzes that history in all its aspects. Not only does this Encyclopedia examine individual films and the careers of individual film makers, it also provides overview articles of national and regional documentary film history. It explains concepts and themes in the study of documentary film, the techniques used in making films, and the institutions that support their production, appreciation, and preservation.

'Well-written and informative... This is a useful resource for all film collections. Recommended for public and academic libraries.' - Library Journal

'The film and cultural studies worlds are in dire need of a good encyclopedia of documentary film, and at first glance this three-volume set would seem to fit the bill. Recommended.' - Choice

  • Winner of Dartmouth Medal (Reference Works) 2006

ISBN: 9781579584450

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 5216g

1968 pages