Isbn: 9780243948734 - Picture-play Magazine, Vol. 4: March, 1916, to August, 1916, Inclusive (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book thoroughly analyzes the "Photoplay," a new form of mass entertainment and commercial storytelling that has evolved from the combination of technology, literature, and the visual arts. The author refers to it as "a fascinating enigma" and examines the competing impulses that have shaped this unique industry. He discusses the significant figures and corporations who have dominated the field, the economic motivations that have driven the development of the industry, and the conflicting desires for entertaining and educating audiences. Ultimately, the author contends that the photoplay is a distinctly American art form characterized by optimistic storytelling and an emphasis on art and entertainment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…