A History of Narrative Film
by David A. Cook
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricaljournalisticslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryall consuming quest
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, weighty non-fiction book, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
Adopted at over 325 colleges and universities in its Second Edition, David A. Cook's A History of Narrative Film has established itself as a leader in its field. Throughout, A History of Narrative Film integrates film history and aesthetics with an astute analysis of the technological, social, and economic context of world cinema.
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- Author
- David A. Cook
- Published
- 1981
- Pages
- 864
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- Open Library
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