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A Hundred Years of Japanese Film - A Concise History, With a Selective Guide to DVDs and Videos

by Donald Richie, Paul Schrader
A Hundred Years of Japanese Film - A Concise History, With a Selective Guide to DVDs and Videos
A Hundred Years of Japanese Film - A Concise History, With a Selective Guide to DVDs and Videos

Insightful journey through Japanese cinematic evolution.

This book delves into Japan's captivating film history, offering a window into its cultural shifts and artistic triumphs. Richie's expertise guides you through over a century of innovation and storytelling. For anyone curious about Japan's impact on global cinema or seeking a comprehensive guide to enrich their film-watching experience, this is an essential read.

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A Hundred Years of Japanese Film - A Concise History, With a Selective Guide to DVDs and Videos

by Donald Richie, Paul Schrader
ISBN: 9784770029959
Authors: Donald Richie, Paul Schrader
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Date of Publication: 2005-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, History
Related Topics: Asia, Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 334 readers)
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Insightful journey through Japanese cinematic evolution.

This book delves into Japan's captivating film history, offering a window into its cultural shifts and artistic triumphs. Richie's expertise guides you through over a century of innovation and storytelling. For anyone curious about Japan's impact on global cinema or seeking a comprehensive guide to enrich their film-watching experience, this is an essential read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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