World Film Locations - London

An exciting and visually focused tour of the diverse range of films shot on location in London, "World Film Locations: London" presents contributions spanning the Victorian era, the swinging '60s, and the politically charged atmosphere following the 2005 subway bombings. Essays exploring key directors, themes, and historical periods are complemented by reviews of important scenes that offer particular insight into London's relationship to cinema. The book is illustrated throughout with full-color film stills and photographs of cinematic landmarks as they appear now--as well as city maps to aid those keen to investigate them.
From "Terror on the Underground" to "Thames Tales" to Richard Curtis's affectionate portrayal of the city in "Love Actually, " this user-friendly guide explores the diversity and distinctiveness of films shot in location in London.

About the author

Neil Mitchell is a freelance writer and critic whose writings have appeared in, among other publications, Big Picture, Rogue Cinema, and Electric Sheep. He is also the coeditor of Intellect's Directory of World Cinema: Britain.

Summary

From Terror on the Underground to Thames Tales to Richard Curtis's affectionate portrayal of the city in Love Actually, this user-friendly guide explores the diversity and distinctiveness of films shot in location in London.

Product details

• Authors: Neil Mitchell
• Assisted by: Neil Mitchell (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.03.2014
• EAN: 9781841504841
• ISBN: 978-1-84150-484-1
• No. of pages: 136
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 227 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 306 g
• Series: Intellect Books; IB - World Film Locations; World Film Locations; World Film Locations; IB - World Film Locations; World Film Locations (CHUP)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre