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This study looks at the preservation process, the issue of colourisation, and commercial film archives. It also provides detailed histories of the major players in the preservation battle and the museums.

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A wealth of information...will be a valuable addition." —Choice

"there cannot be a more timely or important book published this year." —Classic Images

"Covers the entire spectrum of film preservation beautifully." —Big Reel

"A fascinating study...this is film history brought vividly to life. Superbly told and impeccably researched, this outstanding work is guaranteed to have you totally hooked." —Film Review

"Slide spares no one from the jabs of his rapier...good...a hot topic...a nationally important issue." —Film & History

Nitrate Wont Wait A History of Film Preservation

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 8/21/2000 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786408368, 978-0786408368
      ISBN10: 0786408367

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study looks at the preservation process, the issue of colourisation, and commercial film archives. It also provides detailed histories of the major players in the preservation battle and the museums.

      Trade Review
      A wealth of information...will be a valuable addition." —Choice

      "there cannot be a more timely or important book published this year." —Classic Images

      "Covers the entire spectrum of film preservation beautifully." —Big Reel

      "A fascinating study...this is film history brought vividly to life. Superbly told and impeccably researched, this outstanding work is guaranteed to have you totally hooked." —Film Review

      "Slide spares no one from the jabs of his rapier...good...a hot topic...a nationally important issue." —Film & History

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