Outer space, whether the homeland of demonic invaders or the
destination of intrepid explorers, seems to ignite the wildest
imagination of filmmakers and audiences alike. And back on earth we
all marvel when our planet is taken over by apes or when in a
laboratory beings are created that defy, or perhaps reflect, our
own humanity. This lavishly illustrated collection of essays begins
with 'Cinematic Views', written between 1907 and 1929 by the great
film pioneer Georges Melies. It goes on to explore the foundation
of science fiction films in writings from the 20s and 30s by such
masters of word and image as H G Wells, Luis Bunuel and Jorge Luis
Borges. With the genre established and flourishing, the book moves
in a variety of directions -- toward outer space, as a subject;
different periods in film history, each with its own style and
dominant themes; the work of specific directors and writers and,
finally, some classic science fiction films of the recent past.
General
| Imprint: |
Limelight Editions
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Limelight |
| Release date: |
April 2004 |
| First published: |
July 2004 |
| Editors: |
Gregg Rickman
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
466 |
| Edition: |
1st Limelight Ed |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-87910-994-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-87910-994-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780879109943 |
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