The Down Easters by Basil Lubbock

The Down Easters by Basil Lubbock Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Golden Age of Cinema by Richard Jewell: New Hardcover

The Golden Age of Cinema by Richard Jewell is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the most fertile period in American film, from 1929 to 1945. This book offers a detailed account of the economics, technology, censorship, and history of Hollywood during this era, analyzing seminal films from The Wizard of Oz to Gone with the Wind. It explores the shaping forces of the period, including the business practices of the industry, technological developments, censorship restraints, narrative strategies, and the evolution of genres and the star system. This scholarly and professional book, published in 2007, is a valuable resource for those interested in film history and criticism.