Description
This book investigates European efforts to overcome the American film industry's international pre-eminence.
Reviews
'This is an important book on the political economy of Hollywood.' John Sedgwick, University of London
'... a well-researched synthesis of Hollywood history that adds useful insight to the vibrant field of transatlantic studies ...' American Studies International
'... a rich resource for anyone interested in what has been at stake in the interplay between Hollywood and its rival cinemas ... a well-researched work that enriches our understanding of a complex relationship that continues to impact communities around the world.' Film Quarterly
'Interesting and important ...' Communication Booknotes Quarterly
'Joining the distinguished Cambridge Studies in the History of Mass Communications series, this deserving book takes its place on the shelf with such fine works as Kristin Thompson's Exporting Entertainment. ... Well indexed with a good bibliography and a few stills, this is a book for graduate students, researchers, and faculty.' Choice
'Trumpbour is to be congratulated for never treating complex issues as simple matters of black or white...[his] research is impressive ... and the book has tremendous value for the background it provides on current debates about globalization and Hollywood's continuing domination of the international film scene.' Business History Review
Awards
Winner of Allan Nevins Prize for Literary Distinction in the writing of history from the Society of American Historians.
Book Information
ISBN 9780521651561
Author John Trumpbour
Format Hardback
Page Count 398
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Series Cambridge Studies in the History of Mass Communication
Weight(grams) 750g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 161mm * 31mm