THINKING IN PICTURES-Dramatic Structure in D. W. GRIFFITH'S Biograph Films-HC DJ

Description: Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB and UNREAD condition book which is OUT OF PRINT and a groundbreaking study of dramatic structure in the early Biograph Studios films of American movie director D. W. GRIFFITH written by JOYCE E. JESIONOWSKI--the book is a collectible FIRST PRINTING and a HARDCOVER with the ORIGINAL DUSTJAKCET and is NOT a remainder copy. This book is in SUPERB and UNREAD condition and the book itself has a tiny owner's signature on the lower right edge of the blank first page and a very slight binding defect on the upper binding tip between p. 114 and 115 and is in FLAWLESS shape otherwise; the dustjacket has a small price sticker on the lower right of the back cover, a vertical crease on the center of the front inner flap and just slight shelfwear but NO other significant flaws. The book is titled Thinking in Pictures: Dramatic Structure in D. W. Griffith's Biograph Films and it was written by JOYCE E. JESIONOWSKI; it was published by University of California Press in 1987 and is a 1st PRINTING copy with a publication line reading 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.Thinking in Pictures shows for the first time, in rigorous shot-by-shot analyses, what Griffith really did—and allows us to understand the implications for film narrative in general. Anyone with an interest in early cinema will find the book compelling, but the text will also intrigue readers seeking understanding of film usages on a more general, theoretical level.When Griffith began making films, the shot had been recognized as a basic element of film, the camera had a certain amount of freedom, transitional effects had been explored, audiences displayed an appetite for narrative. It was the synthesis of these elements, as Jesionowski traces it, that was Griffith's great achievement—for which he has always been honored by other filmmakers, by critics, and by audiences who continue to be moved and excited by his films and universally consider him the greatest director in filim history.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!

Price: 10 USD

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-27T12:01:43.000Z

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