Description
Discover the gripping tale of Louis Le Prince, the visionary who shot the world’s first motion picture in 1888 in Leeds, England. The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures delves into the captivating history and the unsolved mystery that surrounds Le Prince's groundbreaking invention and his mysterious disappearance in 1890. Just weeks before his revolutionary camera and projector were set to be unveiled, Le Prince vanished without a trace in France, leaving behind a family determined to uncover the truth. In this intriguing book by Paul Fischer, readers will explore the legal battles that ensued, as Le Prince's family confronted Thomas Edison, who famously claimed to be the father of motion pictures. This historical narrative not only unravels the deep intrigue and suspense surrounding the birth of motion pictures but also sheds light on the significant influence of one man's vision. A compelling read for history buffs, cinema enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the intersections of invention and mystery, this book rewrites the origin story of modern Hollywood. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780571348640, Year: 2022, Publisher: Faber. Don’t miss your chance to dive into this fascinating tale that has remained largely unknown until now. Order today and be part of the cinematic legacy!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571348640
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber
Description:
In 1888 Louis Le Prince shot the world's first motion picture in Leeds, England.
In 1890, weeks before the public unveiling of his camera and projector - a year before Thomas Edison announced that the had invented a motion picture camera - Le Prince stepped on a train in France - and disappeared without a trace. He was never seen or heard from again. No body was ever found.
Le Prince's family were convinced Edison had stolen Louis's work, and so they sued the most famous inventor in the world. By the time the lawsuit was over, Le Prince's own son was dead under suspicious circumstances - and modern Hollywood was being born.
Paul Fischer's new book excavates one of the Victorian age's great unsolved mysteries, and in the process offers a revelatory rewriting of the birth of motion pictures.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571348640
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber
Description:
In 1888 Louis Le Prince shot the world's first motion picture in Leeds, England.
In 1890, weeks before the public unveiling of his camera and projector - a year before Thomas Edison announced that the had invented a motion picture camera - Le Prince stepped on a train in France - and disappeared without a trace. He was never seen or heard from again. No body was ever found.
Le Prince's family were convinced Edison had stolen Louis's work, and so they sued the most famous inventor in the world. By the time the lawsuit was over, Le Prince's own son was dead under suspicious circumstances - and modern Hollywood was being born.
Paul Fischer's new book excavates one of the Victorian age's great unsolved mysteries, and in the process offers a revelatory rewriting of the birth of motion pictures.