American Graffiti - George Lucas, the New Hollywood and the Baby Boom Generation

This book examines how American Graffiti (1973), a low-budget and star-less teen comedy, became one of the highest grossing and most highly acclaimed films of all time in the United States, and one of the key expressions of the nostalgia wave washing over the country in the 1970s.

List of contents

Introduction 1. George Lucas, the New Hollywood and the Making of American Graffiti 2. The Structure, Character Arcs and Themes of American Graffiti 3 The Marketing, Reception and Success of American Graffiti Coda

About the author

Peter Krämer is a Senior Research Fellow in Cinema and TV at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. He is the author or editor of 11 academic books, mainly about American film history and Hollywood's global dimensions.

Summary

This book examines how American Graffiti (1973), a low-budget and star-less teen comedy, became one of the highest grossing and most highly acclaimed films of all time in the United States, and one of the key expressions of the nostalgia wave washing over the country in the 1970s.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Krämer
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2024
• EAN: 9780367523060
• ISBN: 978-0-367-52306-0
• No. of pages: 118
• Weight: 140 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Series: Cinema and Youth Cultures
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Films, cinema, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General