TRICK CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE OSCAR SPECIAL-EFFECTS MOVIES

Hayes, R.M.

ISBN 10: 0899501575 / ISBN 13: 9780899501574

Published by McFarland and Co., Jefferson, N.C., 1986

This book has a blue cloth cover with gilt lettering on the front and spine. Very slight soil to spine edge; overall a clean, tight, unmarked copy. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, this book takes an encyclopedic look at the films that were nominated for Special Effects Oscars between 1927-1984. 380 pages; approx. 5"x8". Seller Inventory # P7713

Synopsis:

Covers Academy Award-nominated special effects movies from 1929 through 1984. Exhaustive, never-before-published production and cast credits; and release dates, shooting locations, running times, photographic processes, sound systems. The history of the special effects award is presented, along with the problems or triumphs of each film. All scientific, technical, and special achievement awards are for the first time fully detailed, winners and also-rans. Coverage includes, just for example, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gone with the Wind, E.T., Close Encounters, and King Kong. Lists all nominations.

Review: "a useful tool for identifying all these artistic contributions"--ARBA

Bibliographic Details

Title: TRICK CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE OSCAR ...
Publisher: McFarland and Co., Jefferson, N.C.
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hard Cover
Illustrator: Photo Illustrated
Condition: Collectible-Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition.