{"product_id":"dictionary-of-african-filmmakers-hardback-9780253351166","title":"Dictionary of African Filmmakers (Hardback) 9780253351166","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDictionary of African Filmmakers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRoy Armes (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780253351166\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 July 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.9 cm, 0.907 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Roy Armes's Dictionary of African Filmmakers is an important resource for all those interested in African cinema. . . . What globalization now makes clear is the inadequacy of the notion of national culture in an age of transnational economies.Vol.50 2009\"—Kenneth W. Harrow, \u003ci\u003eMichigan State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"As a quick guide to feature filmmaking in Africa, Armes is a welcome addition to the comprehensive film reference collections . . . .2009 Vol. 40\"—Anthony J. Adam, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Books Annual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \". . . is an invaluable treasure trove of information. It turns what is an obstacle course for most critics into a walk of discovery—perhaps even of innovation. Here, African cinema is conceived broadly as a global activity free from the limitations of race, nationality and indigenous culture. . . . This is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, film historians, and film producers.Vol. 52.3 Dec. 2009\"—Sada Niang, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This dictionary is concerned with fictional feature films . . . to capture the diverse offerings from a continent that stretches 4,500 across and 5,000 miles north to south, includes varying religions, varying races, and varying economic conditions. Vol. 23.7 2009\"—Randy L. Abbott, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Evansville Libraries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An invaluable project.\"—Kevin Dwyer, \u003ci\u003eAmerican University in Cairo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[A book] of tremendous importance and utility to scholars, researchers, students, and the public at large.\"—Michael Martin, \u003ci\u003eBlack Film Center\/Archives, Indiana University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompiled by eminent Africanist film scholar Roy Armes, \u003ci\u003eDictionary of African Filmmakers\u003c\/i\u003e is an inclusive, comprehensive treatment of films and filmmaking on the African continent. The dictionary covers African feature filmmaking from the first locally produced films to today's thriving film industry, listing 5,415 films made by 1,253 filmmakers in 37 countries. Part 1 includes information on filmmakers and provides date and place of birth, training or film experience, other creative activities, and a list of feature films produced. Part 2 presents a national chronology, filmography, and bibliography for each country producing feature films. Part 3 indexes film titles and provides translations into English or French where appropriate. This book is an essential reference tool for anyone who wants to know more about the vibrant and exciting world of African film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Mapping the Field—Feature Filmmaking in Africa\u003cbr\u003e Part 1. African Feature Filmmakers by Name\u003cbr\u003e Part 2. Feature Film Chronologies by Country\u003cbr\u003e Part 3. Index of Film Titles\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52702482202904,"sku":"9780253351166","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dictionary-of-african-filmmakers-hardback-9780253351166","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}