Marvellous Méliès
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Paul Hammond
Binding: Paperback
Published: GORDON FRASER, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life and groundbreaking cinematic achievements of Georges Méliès, the visionary illusionist who transformed early filmmaking. It uncovers his pioneering techniques in special effects, demonstrating how he invented many of the visual tricks still used in cinema today. The narrative presents a detailed account of his imaginative storytelling and the theatrical flair he brought to the nascent art form. Hammond illustrates Méliès's enduring legacy, positioning him as a foundational figure whose creativity shaped the very language of film. This authoritative volume offers a captivating look into the magical world of early cinema through the eyes of one of its most influential masters.
Author: Paul Hammond
Binding: Paperback
Published: GORDON FRASER, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life and groundbreaking cinematic achievements of Georges Méliès, the visionary illusionist who transformed early filmmaking. It uncovers his pioneering techniques in special effects, demonstrating how he invented many of the visual tricks still used in cinema today. The narrative presents a detailed account of his imaginative storytelling and the theatrical flair he brought to the nascent art form. Hammond illustrates Méliès's enduring legacy, positioning him as a foundational figure whose creativity shaped the very language of film. This authoritative volume offers a captivating look into the magical world of early cinema through the eyes of one of its most influential masters.