A Chronology of Film. A Cultural Timeline From The Magic Lantern To The Digital Screen | Smith Ian

An entirely fresh perspective on the history of cinema, using timelines to trace its development from the earliest moving images to now.

Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of film from the earliest moving images to the present-day blockbusters, it features key films, together with commentaries and contextual information about the social, political and cultural events of the period in which they were produced. Special feature spreads highlight important technical developments and key practitioners. Covering a wide selection of genres, styles, and directors, it is invaluable as a comprehensive guide to film in all its different forms.