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Rachael Low's History of British Film (Routledge Library of Media and Cultural Studies)
Rachael Low's History of British Film - Routledge Library of Media and Cultural Studies Author:Rachael Low Rachel Low's seven volume work is one of the cornerstones of film scholarship, and one of the most important works on twentieth century British culture. Published between 1948 and 1985, the volumes document every aspect of film making in Britain from its origins in 1896 to 1939. An object lesson in meticulous research, lucid analysis and access... more »ible style, this work has become a benchmark in film history. Contents: Vol. 1) The History of the British Film 1896 - 1906 with Roger Manvell [1948; [1948] 136pp; 32pp plates]. Vol 2) 1906 - 1914 [1948; 309pp; 20pp]. Vol 3) 1914 - 1918 [1950; 332pp; 24pp plates]. Vol 4) 1918 - 1929 [1971; 544pp; 24pp plates]. Vol 5) 1929 - 1939: Documentary and Educational Films of the 1930's [1979; 400pp; 32pp plates]. Vol 6) 1929 - 1939: Films of Comment and Persuasion of the 1930's [1979; 400pp; 32pp plates]. Vol 7) Film Making in 1930's Britain [1985; 468pp; 38pp plates].« less