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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-101538130092

ISBN-139781538130094

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038593057

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Edition2

Book TitleHistorical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema

Number of Pages560 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

TopicDictionaries, Film / Référence, General, Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy

IllustratorYes

GenrePerforming Arts, Référence

AuthorM. Keith Booker

Book SeriesHistorical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.8 in

Item Weight34.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2019-049398

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsIn addition to substantial dictionary entries on notable elements of science fiction cinema, Booker (Univ. of Arkansas) provides a yearly chronology, introductory history, and thorough bibliography of the genre. The dictionary includes entries on significant films and on subcategories, actors and directors, themes, series, and studios within the field. This second edition significantly expands on the first edition (CH, Apr'11, 48-4206), including notable works up to late 2019, new entries on the growing superhero subgenre and works within it, and updates on the Star Wars franchise. Thorough cross-referencing draws connections between science fiction films, providing context and insight that distinguishes this book from more general film reference works. A well-organized bibliography, introduced by an analysis and history of science fiction cinema criticism, provides good avenues for further study and research on specific aspects of this field, such as the global nature of the genre. Though primarily a research tool, this volume work will be useful for media selection and film recommendations. . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. research on specific aspects of this field, such as the global nature of the genre. Though primarily a research tool, this volume work will be useful for media selection and film recommendations. . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.research on specific aspects of this field, such as the global nature of the genre. Though primarily a research tool, this volume work will be useful for media selection and film recommendations. . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.research on specific aspects of this field, such as the global nature of the genre. Though primarily a research tool, this volume work will be useful for media selection and film recommendations. . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers., In addition to substantial dictionary entries on notable elements of science fiction cinema, Booker (Univ. of Arkansas) provides a yearly chronology, introductory history, and thorough bibliography of the genre. The dictionary includes entries on significant films and on subcategories, actors and directors, themes, series, and studios within the field. This second edition significantly expands on the first edition (CH, Apr'11, 48-4206), including notable works up to late 2019, new entries on the growing superhero subgenre and works within it, and updates on the Star Wars franchise. Thorough cross-referencing draws connections between science fiction films, providing context and insight that distinguishes this book from more general film reference works. A well-organized bibliography, introduced by an analysis and history of science fiction cinema criticism, provides good avenues for further study and research on specific aspects of this field, such as the global nature of the genre. Though primarily a research tool, this volume work will be useful for media selection and film recommendations. . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.

Dewey Decimal791.43/615

Table Of ContentEditor's Foreword Jon Woronoff Preface Reader's Note Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Bibliography About the Author

SynopsisIn the years since Georges Méliès's Le voyage dans la lune (A Trip to the Moon) was released in 1902, more than 1000 science fiction films have been made by filmmakers around the world. The versatility of science fiction cinema has allowed it to expand into a variety of different markets, appealing to age groups from small children to adults. The technical advances in filmmaking technology have enabled a new sophistication in visual effects. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about science fiction cinema., The history of science fiction film now spans more than 100 years, during which time more than 1000 science fiction films of various kinds have been made, thanks to the contributions of filmmakers from around the world. The versatility of science fiction film has allowed it to expand into a variety of different markets, appealing to age groups from small children to adults and to filmgoers of a variety of tastes, and the filmmaking technology is leading the way in technical advances that have enabled a new sophistication in visual effects. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about science fiction cinema., This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, films, companies, techniques, themes, and sub genres.

LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.S26B566