- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (Aug 4 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0415173108
- ISBN-13: 978-0415173100
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #559,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for previous editions:
First Edition
'Simply the best introductory volume in the field so far.' - Jesus B Sanchez, Castilla La Mongha University, Ciudad Real, Spain
'Indispensable for the A Level, degree student or lay reader in film, communications or media courses...will indisputably be the standard text for many years to come...close to the perfect film studies textbook you are likely to see.' - John Lough, Senior Lecturer in Media Theory, University of Humberside, UK
Second Edition
'I highly recommend this text to any student embarking on the study of film...An admirable synthesis of historical, social and theoretical considerations of cinema, presented in an engaging and accessible manner.' - Alan Burton, De Montfort University, UK
'Probably the clearest, most comprehensive and accessible introduction to film studies available.' - Martin Price, Stratford-upon-Avon College, UK
Third Edition
'I know of no other introductory film text that covers so much ground, nor that so readily connects up film theory and discourse with work in mass and popular culture. The revised edition keeps up with changes in technology and the discussions of Hollywood are particularly illuminating...I highly recommend this text.' - Denise Albanese, George Mason University, USA
'The ideal book for anyone starting Film Studies...Illustrations are plentiful and all important concepts and terminology are accessibly explained. I encourage students to make it their top priority reading.' - Jeff Thomas, Coleg Gwent, Pontypool, Wales
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.Book Description
An Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive introduction to the study of cinema. This completely revised and updated second edition provides a guide to key issues and concepts in the field and also traces the historical development of film, while introducing some of the world's key national cinemas.
Written by experts in the field and lavishly illustrated with over 160 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film. Key features of the second edition are:
* updated coverage of a wide range of concepts, theories and issues in film studies
* in-depth discussion of the contemporary film industry
* a new chapter on spectatorship in cinema
* marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, review questions and follow-up activities
* new case studies and examples, website resources and a glossary of terms
* suggestions for further reading, further viewing and a comprehensive bibliography.
Lively and accessible, An Introduction to Film Studies is perfect for serious film buffs, or any film-goer who wants to enrich their experience of the movies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A First Rate Introduction to Film - it will get my degree !,
By Filmer "StanfordFilm" (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: An Introduction to Film Studies: Second Edition (Paperback)
The book is very strong on context and easily absorbed hard facts - espeecially for instance Kochberg's first long section. Here his infectious style, grasp of the essentials and bang up to date comment on the evolving Industry pay dividends. I have heard him on a lecture tour and he leaves you wanting to make that film - and knowing how to do it ! I have ordered the new 3rd addition for the class behind and I will be using it it my tutorials as I approach my own degree deadline. Kochberg is the most articulate contributor -- his Intro To Documentary Film is also essential -- but the other writers are very strong of core knowledge and context. Cleverly chosen illustrations.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Intro to Film Studies is indispensible.,
By Patrick Coburg (Cambridge U. - England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: An Introduction to Film Studies: Second Edition (Paperback)
This excellent Film Studies Introduction -- just out now in its 3rd edition at June 2003 - is direct, fact filled, challenging to the Intro student and global in its scope and mercifully free of acadenic buzz words. Kochberg's first part is very relevant Intro students - a low key triumph of context and explication/ Refer to Kochberg's new book from Wallflower: Intro to Documentary Film. A team book for the student film team.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best,
By Gareth Rhys Whitby (Pontypridd, Wales) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Introduction to Film Studies (Paperback)
Wow, everybody should own this book, simply wonderful. I am on my way to becoming a film maker, and this book helped me all the way. Without this book, I am nothing!
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