Description
Explore the fascinating world of event cinema with 'Studying the Event Film,' a critical analysis that dives deep into Peter Jackson's iconic adaptation of 'The Lord of the Rings.' This essential collection features twenty-five insightful essays that examine the significance, techniques, and cultural context of the trilogy, which has redefined modern filmmaking. With topics ranging from the art of cinematography to the spiritual themes that resonate throughout the films, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for film scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Whether you're interested in the business of blockbuster films or the global audience reception, 'Studying the Event Film' offers an unmatched exploration of cinematic innovation. Discover interviews, production details, and box-office analysis that reveal how Jackson's work became not just a series of movies, but a significant cultural phenomenon.
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ISBN: 9780719071997
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719071997
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, the biggest film event of the 21st century, turned the best-selling book of the 20th century into a popular, critical and financial success all over again. This comprehensive collection draws together twenty-five essays on the making, the meaning and the reception of The Lord of the Rings. There is a section on the business of the 'event film', critical chapters on techniques and meanings ranging from music to spirituality, essays on the multimedia products associated with the films, observations on the trilogy's global audience, and an informative dossier of reviews, interviews, production details and box-office returns.
More closely integrated, and more attuned to the global marketplace than the older blockbusters, the event film, with its attention-grabbing pitch for the status of news, will be one of the most influential media forms of the coming years. These meticulous essays combine with Peter Jackson's remarkable trilogy to form a unique entry to the study of 21st century media. -- .
Whether you're interested in the business of blockbuster films or the global audience reception, 'Studying the Event Film' offers an unmatched exploration of cinematic innovation. Discover interviews, production details, and box-office analysis that reveal how Jackson's work became not just a series of movies, but a significant cultural phenomenon.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719071997
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719071997
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, the biggest film event of the 21st century, turned the best-selling book of the 20th century into a popular, critical and financial success all over again. This comprehensive collection draws together twenty-five essays on the making, the meaning and the reception of The Lord of the Rings. There is a section on the business of the 'event film', critical chapters on techniques and meanings ranging from music to spirituality, essays on the multimedia products associated with the films, observations on the trilogy's global audience, and an informative dossier of reviews, interviews, production details and box-office returns.
More closely integrated, and more attuned to the global marketplace than the older blockbusters, the event film, with its attention-grabbing pitch for the status of news, will be one of the most influential media forms of the coming years. These meticulous essays combine with Peter Jackson's remarkable trilogy to form a unique entry to the study of 21st century media. -- .