The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film

by Yvonne Tasker

Book Overview

The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of the history, myriad themes, and critical approaches to the action and adventure genre in American cinema.

Draws on a wide range of examples, spanning the silent spectacles of early cinema to the iconic superheroes of 21st-century action films Features case studies revealing the genre's diverse roots - from westerns and war films,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470659246
• ISBN13: 9780470659243
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"