Decherney Peter (Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pa)
Decherney Peter (Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pa) - Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Decherney Peter (Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pa) - Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: In this engaging and readable book Peter Decherney tells the story of Hollywood from its nineteenth - century origins to the emergence of internet media empires. He recounts how the studio system rose out of the ashes of Thomas Edison's trust to create the handful of companies that have dominated global screens and imaginations for more than 100 years. Throughout he reveals that the elements we take to be a natural part of the Hollywood experience - - stars genre - driven storytelling blockbuster franchises etc. - - are really the product of cultural political and commercial forces. In many ways Hollywood has remained the same for over a century. It has always been a global industry based in the U. S. and its storytelling has always unfolded across media adapting plays book and comics and spinning off product tie - ins television series and social media campaigns. But major events have also continually remade Hollywood. The studios have weathered wars disruptive new technologies and competition by adopting a strategy of risk management and assimilation. This book explores the challenges of new technologies including sound home video and computer graphics. And it examines Hollywood's responses to World War II independent film movements and regulations imposed by Washington. Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction is filled with discussions of well - known movies stars and directors encapsulating the past century of research on Hollywood while adding many original insights and stories. It is the perfect introduction for readers who want to better understand the history and functioning of our screen - saturated world. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Decherney Peter (Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pa)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Barcode: 9780199943548
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Illustrations
Publication Date: 1/27/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Cinema Industry
Description: In this engaging and readable book Peter Decherney tells the story of Hollywood from its nineteenth - century origins to the emergence of internet media empires. He recounts how the studio system rose out of the ashes of Thomas Edison's trust to create the handful of companies that have dominated global screens and imaginations for more than 100 years. Throughout he reveals that the elements we take to be a natural part of the Hollywood experience - - stars genre - driven storytelling blockbuster franchises etc. - - are really the product of cultural political and commercial forces. In many ways Hollywood has remained the same for over a century. It has always been a global industry based in the U. S. and its storytelling has always unfolded across media adapting plays book and comics and spinning off product tie - ins television series and social media campaigns. But major events have also continually remade Hollywood. The studios have weathered wars disruptive new technologies and competition by adopting a strategy of risk management and assimilation. This book explores the challenges of new technologies including sound home video and computer graphics. And it examines Hollywood's responses to World War II independent film movements and regulations imposed by Washington. Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction is filled with discussions of well - known movies stars and directors encapsulating the past century of research on Hollywood while adding many original insights and stories. It is the perfect introduction for readers who want to better understand the history and functioning of our screen - saturated world. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Decherney Peter (Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania Professor Of English And Cinema Studies University Of Pennsylvania University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pa)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Barcode: 9780199943548
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Illustrations
Publication Date: 1/27/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Cinema Industry
