The Past Is a Moving Picture
Preserving the Twentieth Century on Film

Janna Jones (Author)

9780813060378

Paperback / softback, published 30 June 2014

212 pages
23.3 x 15.5 x 1.2 cm, 0.454 kg

In well-documented explanations and interviews, Janna Jones adds a welcome dimension to the conversation about preservation, access, inclusivity, and good practice across the discipline and within the culture at large."" - The Moving Image

""Provocative. . . . A good read for anyone interested in the field."" - Archival Spaces

""An absolutely stupendously important volume. Historically and theoretically informed, this book is an absolutely first-rate investigation of the current cultural politics of film archives. It is not only indispensable for all those working to preserve the historical record, but it will also provide a fascinating and enjoyable read for others."" - Mark Jancovich, University of East Anglia