The Cinema Book - Hardcover

First published in 1985, the British Film Institute's Cinema Book has now been updated, and remains an essential reference work for any serious student of film, with chapters on just about every branch of film theory, from mise-en-scene and authorship to structuralism and psycho-analysis. There are new sections on cinema technology, recent developments in film theory, and alternatives to Hollywood (such as the European 'arthouse' movie, avant-garde and independent cinema, and the oft-neglected film industries of India, Japan and Africa). It can all get a bit arid at times, with pseudo-science prevailing over passion and opinion, but you won't find a more all-encompassing introduction to the world of film studies anywhere. (Kirkus UK)

This much-anticipated new edition builds upon the achievements of the first, taking stock of the many recent exciting developments in the field while retaining the historical coverage and depth of the original. The text is supported by over 250 illustrations, selected reading guides, and full bibliographies. Another unique feature of T"he Cinema Book "is its fifty-five sidebars that support the text with in-depth analysis and relevant information on over 350 films. This new edition will consolidate "The Cinema Book"'s position as the leading teaching aid in the field.