The Rough Guide to American Independent Film |
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| Author:
| Winter, Jessica
Rough Guides Staff, |
| Series title: | Rough Guide Reference Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84353-602-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2006 |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Rough Guides |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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Rough Guide to American Independent Filmis the essential companion for anyone interested in American Independent, low-budget and maverick filmmaking. The book looks at the deep-reaching history of American 'indie' cinema in all its guises, from its earliest incarnations in the 60s and 70s to the growth of indie avatars (Sundance & Miramax) and even considers where it is today. It explores the definitions of 'independent' film in terms of both aesthetics and means of...
More DescriptionThe Rough Guide to American Independent Filmis the essential companion for anyone interested in American Independent, low-budget and maverick filmmaking. The book looks at the deep-reaching history of American 'indie' cinema in all its guises, from its earliest incarnations in the 60s and 70s to the growth of indie avatars (Sundance & Miramax) and even considers where it is today. It explores the definitions of 'independent' film in terms of both aesthetics and means of production and comes complete with a canon of the 50 greatest American 'Indie' films of all time.