William Cameron Menzies : the shape of films to come / James Curtis.
William Cameron Menzies : the shape of films to come / James Curtis.
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Publisher
New York : Pantheon Books, [2015]
Call Numbers
G 2015/4103
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiv, 416 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plataes : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Atlanta rising -- An artist of the modern school -- The thief of Bagdad -- The hooded falcon -- Maturing period -- I could see the future clearly -- Profound unrest -- A few faintly repressed Bronx cheers -- Wonderland -- The shape of things to come -- What I've wanted to do all my life -- Productio...
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Publisher
New York : Pantheon Books, [2015]
Edition
First edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2015]
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Summary
He was the consummate designer of film architecture on a grand scale. He was known for his visual flair and timeless innovation, a man who meticulously preplanned the color and design of each film through a series of continuity sketches that made clear camera angles, lighting, and the actors' positions for each scene, translating dramatic conventio...
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Full title
William Cameron Menzies : the shape of films to come / James Curtis.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-366), filmography (pages 367-397) and index.
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Call Numbers
G 2015/4103
Record Identifier
74VM5Nkygb3l
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM5Nkygb3l
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ISBN
0375424725 (hard cover : alk. paper)
9780375424724 (hard cover : alk. paper)
DDC
791.43025092 B
MMS ID
991003728349702626
