Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (707 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1910593036 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 199 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“Highly recommended to anyone interested in cinema (and who isn’t?); it’s informed enough to be an introductory film studies textbook.”
Each chapter focuses on a particular theme—the body, architecture, language—and explores an eclectic mix of cinematic triumphs, from A Tripto the Moon to Top Gun. Like other bestselling nonfiction graphic novels such as Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics, Filmish tackles serious issues—sexuality, race, censorship, propaganda—with authority and wit, throwing new light on some of the greatest films ever made.. Cartoonist Edward Ross uses comics to illuminate the ideas behind our favorite movies. In Filmish, Ross’s cartoon alter ego guides readers through the annals of cinematic history, introducing some of the strange and fascinating concepts at work in the movies
Russell Jones said This was fun, insightful and well produced. This was fun, insightful and well produced. A great gift for anyone who likes films and is interested in some film history and theory.. Great guide for young film students I teach filmmaking to teenagers, so I am always on the lookout for new teaching tools and resources. This is an excellent introduction to film theory for young people who have developed an enthusiasm for movies but know nothing about film studies. Not only is the graphic approach fun, fast and easy to unde. 5/5 Would read again Englebert Humperdink A lovely little book, would recommend to anyone with an interest in film. Will definitely make me rewatch a fair few films in a new light.