Originally published: New York : Macmillan, 1987. Includes bibliographical references (pages 523-529) and index.
Contents:
Film and the physical world -- From shot to sequence -- The film artist and the movie business.
Summary:
How Movies Work, offers the filmgoer an engaging and informative guide to the appreciation and evaluation of films. It provides a comprehensive consideration of movies from idea to script, casting, financing, shooting and distribution. Bruce Kawin addresses the book not just to students of film but to any filmgoer curious to know more about the process of the conception and creation of our favorite entertainment and art form.
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