Fantasia of Color in Early Cinema

by Tom Gunning

We normally think of early film as being black and white, but the first color cinematography appeared as early as the first decade of the twentieth century. In this visually stunning book, the editors present a treasure trove of early color film images from the archives of EYE Film Institute Netherlands, bringing to life their rich hues and forgotten splendor.

Carefully selecting and reproducing frames from movies made before World War I,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9089646574
• ISBN13: 9789089646576
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 4.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.0" x 12.1"