Halliwell's Film and Video Guide - Couverture rigide

Halliwell, Leslie

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0684189283 ISBN 13 : 9780684189284

Editeur : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1987

Synopsis

Book by Leslie Halliwell

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This latest edition of Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion continues to provide an unmatched wealth of information on thousands of American, British, and European actors, directors, writers and producers, from the earliest pioneers of cinema to today's hottest box office stars. In its pages, movie buffs will find biographies, filmographies and a complete listing of Academy and European film award winners. In addition, unlike its competitors, this remarkable resource also contains special features such as: entertaining quotes from actors, directors and critics from around the world; entries on fictional characters and popular film themes; the Halliwell "rosette," which recognizes the outstanding achievers of the industry; a brief chronological history of the cinema; and a specially selected list of recommended books on film history.

Now in its 12th edition, Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion has been in continuous publication for more than 30 years, and its reputation as the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on the film industry is well deserved. It is a must for movie fans, students, teachers, critics and anyone else who loves the magic of the silver screen.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For over 20 years, film enthusiasts, trivia buffs, and ordinary movie watchers alike have consulted the pages of Halliwell's Film & Video Guide for the most comprehensive information available on their favorite films -- from the classics of the silver screen to the latest blockbusters. Each of the books over 23,000 entries include information on the film's cast members; writers, directors and producers; a plot synopsis and critical evaluations; videocassette, DVD, and laser disc availibility; quotes from contemporary reviews; and more. Halliwell's also features easy-to-interpret icons denoting film suitable for family viewing, winners of Academy Awards and nominations, sountrack availability, computer-colorized versions, and video format compatibility. Additionally, you'll find lists of four-star and three-star films arranged by title and by year of release, and a list of all the Oscar winners for best picture and director, best actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, and best original screen play and adapted screenplay.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Charles Scribner's Sons
• Date d'édition: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0684189283
• ISBN 13: 9780684189284
• Reliure: Cartonné
• Numéro d'édition: 6