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French Film Theory and Criticism, Volume 1: A History/Anthology, 19071939. Volume 1: 19071929 (French Film Theory & Criticism),New
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These two volumes examine a significant but previously neglected moment in French cultural history: the emergence of French film theory and criticism before the essays of Andr Bazin. Richard Abel has devised an organizational scheme of six nearly symmetrical periods that serve to 'bite into' the discursive flow of early French writing on the cinema. Each of the periods is discussed in a separate and extensive historical introduction, with convincing explications of the various concepts current at the time. In each instance, Abel goes on to provide a complementary anthology of selected texts in translation. Amounting to a portable archive, these anthologies make available a rich selection of nearly one hundred and fifty important texts, most of them never before published in English.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'French Film Theory and Criticism, Volume 1'? A: The book examines the emergence of French film theory and criticism from 1907 to 1929, highlighting a significant yet previously overlooked period in French cultural history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'French Film Theory and Criticism, Volume 1' is Richard Abel.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This volume contains a total of 484 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This listing is for a new copy of the book.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 23, 1993.
- Q: Does this book include translations of texts? A: Yes, the book includes a complementary anthology of selected texts in translation, making important texts accessible to English readers.
- Q: What themes are explored in the historical introductions of the book? A: The historical introductions discuss various concepts and the discursive flow of early French writing on cinema during six nearly symmetrical periods.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive exploration of early film theory and criticism, making it suitable for academic study and research.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for film studies? A: Absolutely, it serves as a portable archive of significant texts and insights, beneficial for anyone studying film theory and criticism.