Description: Charles Dickens on the Screen by Michael Pointer Provides a critical commentary on the noteworthy Dickens dramatizations from 1897 to 1993. Contains a catalog of more than 130 movies and 220 TV presentations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Provides a critical commentary on the noteworthy Dickens dramatizations from 1897 to 1993. Contains a catalog of more than 130 movies and 220 TV presentations. Author Biography Michael Pointer has had a lifelong interest in movies, and now concentrates on film and television dramatizations made from famous literature. Review A lively and comprehensive survey of the many attempts throughout the world to translate Dickenss novels to large and small screens... * Nineteenth-Century Literature *This is no dull chronology. Pointer is a writer of verve and vitality who is both a Dickens scholar and a film historian. His narrative is full of interesting historical detail and astute critical commentary...a fine reference book and, for those interested in film history, an interesting read. * American Reference Books Annual *...performs its scholarly service well...tell[s] us is everything we ever wanted to know and more about filmed adaptations of Dickens...an invaluable resource. * Dickens Quarterly *...evaluations are enlightening and fair...a good source for learning how classic literature can be adapted to suit the restrictions of different media and new audiences... * The Big Reel *...an engaging and informative text examining a book first published in the holiday season. There is already an excellent general survey of screen adaptations. * Classic Images *Surveys the range of film, television, and video adaptations of Dickens work, describing obscure and popular productions from the silent film era to the present. * Reference and Research Book News * Long Description This comprehensive survey of the screen adaptations of the works of the great author covers film worldwide, television, and video dramatizations from 1897 to 1993. While it provides a critical commentary on all noteworthy productions, Charles Dickens on the Screen also contains a catalog of more than 130 movies and 220 TV presentations with cast lists and production credits, and includes many hitherto unrecorded borrowings, spoofs, and satires from the famous stories. Pointer examines the problems inherent in dramatizing Dickens novels for the screen, and traces the development of the adaptations from tiny extracts in the earliest silent movies to the full-scale television serials of the present day, covering virtually a century of international productions. Review Quote This is no dull chronology. Pointer is a writer of verve and vitality who is both a Dickens scholar and a film historian. His narrative is full of interesting historical detail and astute critical commentary...a fine reference book and, for those interested in film history, an interesting read. Details ISBN0810829606 Author Michael Pointer Short Title CHARLES DICKENS ON THE SCREEN Language English ISBN-10 0810829606 ISBN-13 9780810829602 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 1996 Imprint Scarecrow Press Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Pages 240 Publisher Scarecrow Press Subtitle The Film, Television, and Video Adaptations DOI 10.1604/9780810829602 Edited by Slide, Anthony AU Release Date 1996-04-02 NZ Release Date 1996-04-02 US Release Date 1996-04-02 UK Release Date 1996-04-02 Publication Date 1996-04-02 DEWEY 791.4375 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137318495;
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ISBN-13: 9780810829602
Book Title: Charles Dickens on the Screen
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Charles Dickens on the Screen
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Publication Year: 1996
Subject: Writing & Reading
Item Height: 223 mm
Item Weight: 426 g
Type: Référence
Author: Michael Pointer
Item Width: 143 mm
Format: Hardcover