An Introduction to Film Studies [Paperback]

Jill Nelmes (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0415173108 | ISBN-13: 978-0415173100 | Edition: 2

An Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive textbook for students of cinema. This completely revised and updated second edition provides a guide to key issues and concepts in film studies and also traces the historical development of film, while introducing some of the worlds key national cinemas. Written by experienced teachers 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 Individual chapters introduce: * Cinema as institution * Film and technology * Film form and narrative * The film spectator * Genre, star and auteur: critical approaches to Hollywood cinema * The documentary form: personal and social realities * Animation: forms and meanings * Women and film * Lesbian and gay cinema * British cinema * Indian cinema * Soviet montage of the 1920s * New German cinema Aha Kasbekar, Mark Joyce, Lez Cooke, Searle Kochberg, Patrick Phillips

Editorial Reviews

Review

'An essential research tool for anyone embarking on a study of film, this invaluable guide covers an enormous amount of ground without appearing cursory or patronizing. It is simply the best introductory volume in the field' - Film Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jill Nelmes is Head of Media and a Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at Pontypridd College and Glamorgan Centre for Art and Technology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (August 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415173108
• ISBN-13: 978-0415173100
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #492,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good on facts...low on theory, January 29, 2006

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David Mingay (Headcorn, Kent, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Film Studies (Paperback)

This is an excellent book as far as hard facts are concerned, but needs to be read in conjunction with, for example, Studying the Media by Tim O'Sullivan for a complete knowledge of film theory and analysis.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A First Rate Introduction to Film - it will get my degree !, June 12, 2003

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Filmer "StanfordFilm" (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Film Studies (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.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Intro to Film Studies is indispensible., June 11, 2003

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Patrick Coburg (Cambridge U. - England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Film Studies (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.