The Film Index Vol 2 Film as Industry Harold Leonard 1985 1st Ed Kraus

by Writers Program of the World Project Administration Staff

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First edition

This essential reference work, The Film Index: Volume 2 - Film as Industry, is a monumental bibliography compiled by the Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in New York City (1935-1940). Published in 1985 by Kraus International Publications in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Art, this first edition hardcover is a cornerstone for film historians and researchers. It provides an exhaustive index of the industrial aspects of cinema, including distribution, exhibition, finance, and labor relations, meticulously documenting the historical framework of the American and international film industries. The volume features a comprehensive table of contents covering specialized topics such as theater management, studio histories (including Disney, Paramount, and Warner Brothers), and legal jurisprudence within the film world. Printed on acid-free paper with durable Smyth sewn binding and a professional F-grade library buckram cover, this book was designed for longevity and frequent reference. It serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, collectors of vintage film literature, and anyone interested in the evolution of cinema from a business and organizational perspective.

• Publisher: Kraus International Publications
• Year: 1985
• ISBN: 9780527293345
• Condition: Very Good

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