Empires of the imagination: a critical survey of fantasy cinema from Georges Méliès to The lord of the rings

"The work examines fantasy as a cultural force in both film and literature and explores its relation to science fiction, horror, and fairy tales. Also considered is fantasy's expression of politics. This richly illustrated work covers every aspect of fantasy film"--Provided by publish...

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Main Author: Worley, Alec (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2005
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Online Access:Table of contents
Summary:"The work examines fantasy as a cultural force in both film and literature and explores its relation to science fiction, horror, and fairy tales. Also considered is fantasy's expression of politics. This richly illustrated work covers every aspect of fantasy film"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Literaturverz. S. 273 - 274. - "The work examines fantasy as a cultural force in both film and literature and explores its relation to science fiction, horror, and fairy tales. Also considered is fantasy's expression of politics. This richly illustrated work covers every aspect of fantasy film"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:VIII, 296 S. Ill.
ISBN:0786423242

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