Description
Fills a crying need in this inexplicably long-ignored area. Bountifully illustrated, the work is bound to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in cinema from Spain. An invaluable compendium of data not available before to Anglo audiences.
Reviews
Schwartz demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the post-WWII Spanish cinema. In fact, he delivers more than his title promises....There is no better commentary in English on the Spanish cinema. * CHOICE *
Fills a crying need in this inexplicably long-ignored area. Bountifully illustrated, the work is bound to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in cinema from Spain. An invaluable compendium of data not available before to Anglo audiences. * Variety *
Some fine research and legwork went into this volume...Valuable study. * American Reference Books Annual *
Schwartz demonstrates his impressive knowledge of Spanish cinema as well as his affection and esteem for many of its outstanding creators....Large number and high quality of the illustrations... * Latin America In Books *
The book's clear organization...and two indexes make it an easy-to-use reference tool. * Rocky Mountain Review Of Language and Literatu *
Provides an interesting introduction to a national cinema almost unknown in the United States. * Communication Booknotes Quarterly *
A very useful survey....Excellently illustrated with stills, and well documented... * Film Review Annual *
This book presents essays on virtually every Spanish film director. Has interesting facts regarding the the Spanish cinema. * Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education *
Book Information
ISBN 9780810818187
Author Ronald Schwartz
Format Hardback
Page Count 267
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 449g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 141mm * 19mm
Reviews
Schwartz demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the post-WWII Spanish cinema. In fact, he delivers more than his title promises....There is no better commentary in English on the Spanish cinema. * CHOICE *
Fills a crying need in this inexplicably long-ignored area. Bountifully illustrated, the work is bound to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in cinema from Spain. An invaluable compendium of data not available before to Anglo audiences. * Variety *
Some fine research and legwork went into this volume...Valuable study. * American Reference Books Annual *
Schwartz demonstrates his impressive knowledge of Spanish cinema as well as his affection and esteem for many of its outstanding creators....Large number and high quality of the illustrations... * Latin America In Books *
The book's clear organization...and two indexes make it an easy-to-use reference tool. * Rocky Mountain Review Of Language and Literatu *
Provides an interesting introduction to a national cinema almost unknown in the United States. * Communication Booknotes Quarterly *
A very useful survey....Excellently illustrated with stills, and well documented... * Film Review Annual *
This book presents essays on virtually every Spanish film director. Has interesting facts regarding the the Spanish cinema. * Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education *
Book Information
ISBN 9780810818187
Author Ronald Schwartz
Format Hardback
Page Count 267
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 449g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 141mm * 19mm
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21 Profiles |
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Scarecrow Press |
