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A Chronology of Film: A Cultural Timeline from the Magic Lantern to the Digital Screen
272 pages, Paperback
Published May 27, 2025
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Ian Haydn Smith
31 books27 followersIan Haydn Smith is the editor of Curzon and BFI Filmmakers magazines. He has written and broadcast widely on film and photography.
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June 8, 2025
A brilliant book about cinematic film from the very beginnings right up to the present. Each double page spread covers two years of film history, showcasing some of the more remarkable films from those years from all around the world. It is very refreshing to see that the author doesn't confine himself to the USA and the UK but covers a large variety of film producing countries. There is a timeline at the bottom of each page on which the films are located, along with some notable events from the same period. Of course, there are loads of photos accompanying the text.
There are six chapters with an introductory essay at the beginning of each chapter, explaining what was going on in the world and how this influenced the films produced.
Being written in chronological order, this gives a real insight into how the film industry developed over the years.
There are six chapters with an introductory essay at the beginning of each chapter, explaining what was going on in the world and how this influenced the films produced.
Being written in chronological order, this gives a real insight into how the film industry developed over the years.
June 19, 2025
There are a lot of books out there about genres of films. But, very few that actually look at the history of film.
Author Ian Haydn Smith’s A Chronology Of Film, published by Thames & Hudson is one such book.
The deluxe, oversize softback book explores the cultural timeline from the magic lantern to the digital screen.
Discover the genesis of the modern film. See how films reflect the times in which they are made and how societal, political, religious, moral and world events shape films.
Key films, directors, actors and others associated with films are spotlighted along with the links to technology, innovations and artistic interventions.
Easy-to-understand and informative text, aided by photos and in-depth essays also examine genres and styles, technology, behind-the-scenes studio politics and deal-making.
Ephesians 6:4 - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Author Ian Haydn Smith’s A Chronology Of Film, published by Thames & Hudson is one such book.
The deluxe, oversize softback book explores the cultural timeline from the magic lantern to the digital screen.
Discover the genesis of the modern film. See how films reflect the times in which they are made and how societal, political, religious, moral and world events shape films.
Key films, directors, actors and others associated with films are spotlighted along with the links to technology, innovations and artistic interventions.
Easy-to-understand and informative text, aided by photos and in-depth essays also examine genres and styles, technology, behind-the-scenes studio politics and deal-making.
Ephesians 6:4 - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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