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Inspired by True Events : An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films by Robert J. Niemi (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-101610691970
ISBN-139781610691970
eBay Product ID (ePID)159909211
Product Key Features
Number of Pages632 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameInspired by True events : an Illustrated Guide to more than 500 History-Based Films
SubjectTelevision / General, Film / Reference, Social History, Film / Genres / Historical, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year2013
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobert J. Niemi
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, History
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight46.2 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"This is a convenient and comprehensive compendium for readers wanting a ready-reference source on the genre of historical film. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers." -- Choice "This work is recommended for comprehensive film collections." -- ARBA
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal791.43658
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisAn up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter., When a film is described as "based on a true story" or "inspired by true events," exactly how "true" is it? Which "factual" elements of the story were distorted for dramatic purposes, and what was added or omitted? Inspired by True Events: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films, Second Edition concisely surveys a wide range of major films, docudramas, biopics, and documentaries based on real events, addressing subject areas including military history and war, political figures, sports, and art. This book provides an up-to-date and indispensable guide for all film history buffs, students and scholars of history, and fans of the cinema., An up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter. When a film is described as "based on a true story" or "inspired by true events," exactly how "true" is it? Which "factual" elements of the story were distorted for dramatic purposes, and what was added or omitted? Inspired by True Events: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films, Second Edition concisely surveys a wide range of major films, docudramas, biopics, and documentaries based on real events, addressing subject areas including military history and war, political figures, sports, and art. This book provides an up-to-date and indispensable guide for all film history buffs, students and scholars of history, and fans of the cinema.
LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.H5N54 2013
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