Book Description
Written by experts in the field and lavishly illustrated with over 160 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film. Key features of the second edition are:
* updated coverage of a wide range of concepts, theories and issues in film studies
* in-depth discussion of the contemporary film industry
* a new chapter on spectatorship in cinema
* marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, review questions and follow-up activities
* new case studies and examples, website resources and a glossary of terms
* suggestions for further reading, further viewing and a comprehensive bibliography.
Lively and accessible, An Introduction to Film Studies is perfect for serious film buffs, or any film-goer who wants to enrich their experience of the movies.
