{"product_id":"film-genre-9781032271651","title":"Film Genre","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering an accessible introduction to the study of film genres and genre films, this book examines the use of genre in cinema from its beginnings to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Barry Keith Grant’s \u003ci\u003eFilm Genre: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is smartly structured, encyclopedic in range, and compellingly written. A highly readable book from an established expert in the field, it is readily accessible to readers unfamiliar with the topic as well as to those who have been immersed in it for years. . . Grant’s book is a substantial, even monumental one that will provide a genuine contribution to discourse on the topic.” \u003cb\u003eWilliam Luhr\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of English and Film, Saint Peter’s University, USA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Grant’s book provides an engaging, authoritative introduction to film genre through the interwoven contexts of Hollywood history, literary antecedents, international iterations, and key critical and theoretical issues at stake. This illuminating study explores a range of film genres from the earliest examples to those of the present day.” \u003cb\u003eCynthia Lucia\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Media Studies, Rider University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction Part I 1. What is a Genre Film? 2. Why Hollywood? 3. Who Makes Genre Films? 4. Who Are Genre Films For? Part II 5. The Western 6. The Horror Film 7. The Film Musical 8. The Documentary Film\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018938941783,"sku":"9781032271651","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032271651.jpg?v=1750778746","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/film-genre-9781032271651","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}