Silent Film Sound

New York: Columbia University Press. Fine in Near Fine dj. (c.2004). First Edition. Hardcover. [very nice clean copy, with no discernible wear to book; jacket lightly scuffed on rear panel]. (Film and Culture) Series (B&W photographs, facsimiles) This book "reconsiders all aspects of sound practices during the entire silent film period. Based on extensive original research and accompanied by gorgeous illustrations, the book challenges the assumptions of earlier histories of this period in film and reveals the complexity and swiftly changing nature of American silent cinema. Beginning with sound practices before cinema's first decade and continuing through to the more familiar sound practices of the 1920s, [the author] discusses the variety of sound strategies and the way early cinema exhibitors used these strategies to differentiate their products." ****NOTE that an additional shipping fee will be requested for international shipping of this heavy book, or for Priority Mail service to U.S. destinations. If this concerns you, please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order.**** .