How Hollywood Works [Paperback]

Janet Wasko (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761968148 | ISBN-13: 978-0761968146 | Publication Date: December 18, 2003

This is a book about the US motion picture industry - its structure and policies, its operations and practices. It looks at the processes that are involved in turning raw materials and labor into feature films. It describes the process of film production, distribution, exhibition and retail - a process that involves different markets where materials, labor and products are bought and sold. In other words, this is a book about how Hollywood works - as an industry.

How Hollywood Works:

- offers an up-to-date survey of the policies and structure of the US film industry

- looks at the relationship between the film industry and other media industries

- examines the role of the major studios and the other 'players' - including, law firms, talent agents, and trade unions and guilds

- provides access to hard-to-find statistical information on the industry

While many books describe the film production and marketing process, they usually do so from an industry perspective and few look at Hollywood critically from within a more general economic, political and social context. By offering just such a critique, Janet Wasko's text provides a timely and essential analysis of how Hollywood works for all students of film and media.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is a valuable summary of film industry practices in Hollywood. It provides good detail based on industry information that is relatively current. More importantly, it provides an excellent reference for scholars who want to include Hollywood in broader media studies and have no one good source to go to on "how Hollywood works." It includes several appendices, an excellent bibliography (plus references at the end of each chapter), and a solid index." (Emile McAnany A Quartely Review of Communication Research )

About the Author

Janet Wasko surveys and critiques the policies and structure of the current United States film industry, as well as its relationships to other media industries. She focuses her discussion on the studios that dominate Hollywood production and distribution. She also considers the roles played by law firms and special effects companies. This refreshing, critical look at the industry within a more general economic, political and social context provides a timely and valuable analysis of how Hollywood works.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (December 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761968148
• ISBN-13: 978-0761968146
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #970,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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