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The Image Of Librarians In Cinema, 19171999
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From Its Earliest Days To The Present, The Onscreen Image Of The Librarian Has Remained Largely The Same. A Silent 1921 Film Set The Precedent For Two Female Librarian Characters: A Dowdy Spinster Wears Glasses And A Bun Hairstyle, And An Attractive Young Woman Is Overworked And Underpaid. Silent Films, However, Employed A Variety Of Characteristics For Librarians, Showed Them At Work On Many Different Tasks, And Featured Them In A Range Of Dramatic, Romantic, And Comedic Situations. The Sound Era (During Which Librarians Appeared In More Than 200 Films) Frequently Exaggerated These Characteristics And Situations, Strongly Influencing The General Image Of Librarians.This Chronologically Arranged Work Analyzes The Stereotypical Image Of Librarians, Male And Female, In Primarily American And British Motion Pictures From The Silent Era To The 21St Century. The Work Briefly Describes Each Film, Offering Some Critical Commentary, And Then Examines Its Librarian, Considering Every Aspect Of The Total Character From Socioeconomic Conditions And Motivations For Leaving Or Not Leaving The Library, To Personal Attributes (Such As Clothing, Hair, And Age) And Entanglements With The Opposite Sex, To Commonly Used Props, Plot Situations And Lines ('Shush!').The Work Comments On Whether Librarians And Library Work Are Depicted Accurately And Analyzes The Development Of The Public'S Image Of A Librarian. The Accompanying Filmography Lists Librarian Characters And Notes Stereotypes Such As Buns And Eyeglasses. With Bibliography And Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Image of Librarians in Cinema, 1917-1999'? A: The book analyzes the stereotypical image of librarians in American and British films from the silent era to the 21st century, exploring how these depictions have influenced public perception.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Image of Librarians in Cinema, 1917-1999' is Ray Tevis.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 15, 2005.
- Q: Does the book include a bibliography? A: Yes, the book includes a bibliography and an index.
- Q: What kind of films does the book discuss? A: The book discusses various films featuring librarian characters, covering a range of genres including drama, romance, and comedy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides critical commentary and analysis, making it suitable for academic research on the portrayal of librarians in film.
- Q: What themes are explored regarding librarians in the book? A: The book explores themes such as socio-economic conditions, personal attributes, and the development of stereotypes associated with librarians.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the evolution of the librarian's image? A: Yes, the book offers insights into how the image of librarians has evolved over time, analyzing both the characteristics and societal perceptions.