Black and White Cinema: A Short History
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (696 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081357241X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Acclaimed film scholar Wheeler Winston Dixon introduces us to the masters of this art, discussing the signature styles and technical innovations of award-winning cinematographers like James Wong Howe, Gregg Toland, Freddie Francis, and Sven Nykvist. Yet today, with black-and-white film stock nearly impossible to find, these cinematographic techniques are virtually extinct, and filmgoers’ appreciation of them is similarly waning. . Giving us a unique glimpse behind the scenes, Dixon also reveals the creative teams—from lighting technicians to matte painters—whose work profoundly shaped the look of black-and-white cinema. From the g
P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; A:link { "In his latest book, Black and White Cinema, Wheeler Winston Dixon rediscovers the art of cinematography in those glorious black-and-white movies from Hollywood's classic age." --Jan-Christopher Horak, Director, UCLA Film & Television ArchiveP { margin-bottom: 0.08in; A:link { "There's an interesting new book by Wheeler Winston Dixon called Black & White Cinema: A Short History, and it tells the history of black and white movies, its origins and impact, and it's really well worth reading. Dixon also tells us how the crews working behind these cinematographers helped shape a bygone era of cinema this book will help to inspire others to think about the artistry so that that this classic era of cinema is never forgotten. director, Putney Swope 2015-04-06)“Dixon has an encyclopedic knowledge of film history, and a subtle and well-honed aesthetic sense. Indispensable for students, schola
Well-written and fascinating history I received a review copy of this book and was thrilled to get this opportunity because black and white cinema has become a fascination of mine lately. I have always been a movie buff, but have pretty much limited myself to recent popular releases and color classics. It was in the past few ye. So much to know Cherie Peterson I was surprised with how much I got out of ‘Black and White Cinema: A Short History.’ I’m not a film student which might be why I knew so little about black and white films in general, but this book really broadened my understanding of the topic.I didn’t realize there. Necessary work of film history Dixon’s book is very well-researched and a much-needed addition to works of film history. He singles out many unsung heroes in cinema, from D.W. Griffith’s cameraman Billy Bitzer all the way up to the current day. Starting in the silent era with many names even those of us well-v
A second, revised edition was published in 2013; the book is a required text in universities throughout the world.. Dixon's book A Short History of Film (2008, co-authored with Gwendolyn Audrey Foster) was reprinted six times through 2012. Wheeler Winston Dixon is the James Ryan Professor of Film Studies, Coordinator of the Film Studies Program, Professor of English at the University of