The Japanese Film: Art and Industry - Expanded Edition

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Japanese Film: Art and Industry - Expanded Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joseph L. Anderson
By (author) Donald Richie
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreFilms and cinema
ISBN/Barcode 9780691007922
ClassificationsDewey:791.430952
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 February 1983
Publication Country United States

Description

Tracing the development of the Japanese cinema from 1896 (when the first Kinetoscope was imported) through the golden ages of film in Japan up to today, this work reveals the once flourishing film industry and the continuing unique art of the Japanese film. Now back in print with updated sections, major revaluations, a comprehensive international b

Reviews

"[F]ar and away the most important text in its field, and the additions to the pioneering work have greatly increased its value."--Audie Bock, Film Quarterly