The Contemporary Cinema by Penelope Houston (1963 Pelican Original Film Book)
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The Contemporary Cinema by Penelope Houston (1963 Pelican Original Film Book). Classic 1963 first Pelican paperback edition of The Contemporary Cinema by Penelope Houston, editor of Sight and Sound. Published by Penguin Books (UK), 1963. Classic 1963 first Pelican paperback edition of The Contemporary Cinema by Penelope Houston, editor of Sight and Sound. A concise and imaginative survey of the post-WWII international film industry, examining trends from neo-realism to the French New Wave, the impact of television, and the economics of cinema. Published by Penguin Books (UK), 1963 Features 30+ photographic plates and a checklist of over 100 directors Covers major post-war trends and directors like Truffaut, Buñuel, Antonioni, and Kubrick Vintage UK cover price: 5 shillings Good vintage condition with expected spine wear and edge scuffing Standard U.S. shipping via USPS.
