Film

by Richard Platt

Book Overview

Full-color photos.??Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the history and technology of movies--how sets are built, how stunts are performed, how cartoons and special effects are created, and how films... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789455870
• ISBN13: 9780789455871
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Very good -- for children

I have to echo what another reviewer has noted -- this is a book for children. BUT, many adults will find it a real pleasure, especially if you do not already know the subject. DK books are renowned for excellent design and this series of Eyewitness Books is very pleasing visually. The only reason I give the book 4 stars rather than 5 is the slightly-too-great nod at the end of the book to commercialism and marketing in contemporary film.

Excellent book for its intended audience

The other reviewer was clearly not aware that the DK Eyewitness guides are intended primarily for use by children. This guide is fully up to the standards of the rest of the series, with explanatory text surrounding beautiful photos.