Halliwell's Filmgoer's Companion
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Book Overview
This latest edition of Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion continues to provide an unmatched wealth of information on thousands of American, British, and European actors, directors, writers and producers, from the earliest pioneers of cinema to today's hottest box office stars. In its pages, movie buffs will find biographies, filmographies and a complete listing of Academy and European film award winners. In addition, unlike its competitors, this remarkable resource also contains special features such as: entertaining quotes from actors, directors and critics from around the world; entries on fictional characters and popular film themes; the Halliwell "rosette," which recognizes the outstanding achievers of the industry; a brief chronological history of the cinema; and a specially selected list of recommended books on film history.
Now in its 12th edition, Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion has been in continuous publication for more than 30 years, and its reputation as the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on the film industry is well deserved. It is a must for movie fans, students, teachers, critics and anyone else who loves the magic of the silver screen.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0062734784
ISBN13:9780062734785
Release Date:June 1997
Publisher:Collins Reference
Length:864 Pages
Weight:2.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 8.3" x 10.6"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
The Filmgoer's Companion.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I would say that this is certainly the flimgoer's encyclepidea to all things related to movies and the people involved in creating them. As far as knowlage about films goes. I would say this is impressive and is recommended to any serious film buffs out there.
New edition.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you need a new edition of this work, try Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies.
The best compliation of movie facts and trivia ever
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Halliwell's engaging encyclopedia of film is a treasure trove of information about everything relating to the movies, with exhaustive filmographies, delicious trivia, wonderful quotes, devilish quizzes, and the late critic's inimitable -- and sometimes charmingly eccentric enthusiasm. Warning -- you may dip into it to check one actor's credits, but will find yourself cross-referencing and just leafing through for hours.
Essential for film buffs
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Halliwell's Companion makes all other film encyclopedias look superficial in comparison. It is essential for all film buffs who like to cross-reference info. The only minor quibble I have is that, as the BBC's film expert for decades, Halliwell naturally places a lot of emphasis on the British film industry -- at times to the point of making it seem as if it were as significant as Hollywood's contribution
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