This guide provides a general introduction to information resources for Film Studies in Edinburgh University Libraries.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
The animated film encyclopedia: a complete guide to American shorts, features and sequences, 1900-1999 by Graham WebbThis second edition of The Animated Film Encyclopedia: 1900-1979 (McFarland, 2000) is a comprehensive listing of theatrical animated cartoons through the end of the 20th century, as well as significant animated sequences in live-action films. New to this edition are many titles involving computer-generated animation (CGI), including the resoundingly successful Toy Story (1995). An introduction discusses the events leading from the early days of animation to the advent of computer graphics imagery. Each of the thousands of individual entries includes production information, date, running time, and a synopsis. Full voice credits are also provided for many of the films.
Cinema studies: the key concepts by Susan HaywardProviding accessible coverage of a comprehensive range of genres, movements, theories and production terms, this is a must-have guide to a fascinating area of study and arguably the greatest art form of modern times.
Call Number: Online access
ISBN: 9780203075555
Publication Date: 2013
Companion Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African Film by Oliver LeamanThe Companion Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African Film is a unique, one volume work which illuminates a fascinating variety of cinema which is little known outside its own area. The Encyclopedia is divided into nine chapters, each written by a leading scholar in the field. Each chapter covers the history and major issues of film within that area, as well as providing bibliographies of the leading films, directors and actors. The areas covered are: Central Asia, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, The Magreb, Palestine, Turkey. This Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool for students and scholars of Film and Media Studies. It contains more than 60 black and white photographs of featured films, includes references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, and the volume concludes with comprehensive name, film and general indexes.
Call Number: Online access
ISBN: 9781134662524
Publication Date: 2001
A Companion to Film Theory by T. Miller and R. StamRepresents material under a variety of headings, including class, race, gender, queer theory, nation, stars, ethnography, authorship, and spectatorship. Offers an international approach to the subject, including coverage of topics such as genre, image, sound, editing, culture industries, early cinema, classical Hollywood, and TV relations and technology. Includes concise chapter-by-chapter accounts of the background and current approaches to each topic, followed by a prognostication on the future. Considers cinema studies in relation to other forms of knowledge, such as critical studies, anthropology, and literature.
A Companion to Literature and Film by R. Stam and A. RaengoCovers a wide variety of topics, including cultural, thematic, theoretical, and genre issues Discusses film adaptations from the birth of cinema to the present day Explores a diverse range of titles and genres, including film noir, biblical epics, and Italian and Chinese cinema A Companion to Literature and Film provides state-of-the-art research on world literature, film, and the complex theoretical relationship between them.
Call Number: Main Library Main Library (STANDARD LOAN) - 3rd floor PN1993.45 Kon.
Publication Date: London : Bloomsbury, 1988
The Critical dictionary of film and television theory by Roberta PearsonThe Critical Dictionary of Film and Television Theory clearly and accessibly explains the major theoretical approaches now deployed in the study of the moving image, as well as defining key theoretical terms.This dictionary provides readers with the conceptual apparatus to understand the often daunting language and terminology of screen studies. Entries include: *audience * Homi K. Bhabha * black cinema * the body * children and media * commodification * cop shows * deep focus * Umberto Eco * the gaze * Donna Haraway * bell hooks * infotainment * master narrative * medical dramas * morpheme * myth * panopticon * pastiche * pleasure * real time * social realism * sponsorship * sport on television * subliminal * third cinema * virtual reality.
A dictionary of film studies by Annette Kuhn, Guy WestwellThis volume covers all aspects of film studies, including critical terms, concepts, movements, national and international cinemas, film history, genres, practices, and key technical terms and concepts. It is an ideal reference for students and teachers of film studies and anyone with an interest in film studies and criticism.
Call Number: Main Library (REFERENCE) - 3rd floor Ref. PN1993.5.I8 Raj.
ISBN: 085170669X
Publication Date: 1999
The Encyclopedia of British Film by Brian McFarlaneIt is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with detailed listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film.
Call Number: e-book on order. COVID-19 temporary access until 31 July 2020.
ISBN: 1526111977
Publication Date: 2017 (4th edition)
Encyclopedia of Chinese film by Yingjin Zhang and Zhiwei XiaoThe Encyclopedia of Chinese Film, one of the first ever encyclopedias in this area, provides alphabetically organized entries on directors, genres, themes, and actors and actresses from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as 300 film synopses. Great care has been taken to provide solid cultural and historical context to the facts. The alphabetical entries are preceded by a substantial historical section, incorporating material on the the main studios and analysing the impact of Chinese film abroad as well as at home in recent years.
Call Number: Online access
ISBN: 9780203195550
Publication Date: 2002
Encyclopedia of early cinema by Richard AbelCovers the techniques and equipment of film production, profiles of the pioneering directors and producers, analysis of individual films and the rapid growth of distinct film genres, and the emergence of something the world had never seen before - the movie star.The work also focuses on how the nature of film exhibition changed as the industry grew, and how the public's reception to films also changed. The pre-cinema period is closely examined to show those mass-cultural forms and practices
Call Number: e-book on order. COVID-19 temporary access until 31 July 2020.
Call Number: New College Library@ DHT (STANDARD LOAN) PN1995.9.R4 Enc.
ISBN: 9780313330728
Publication Date: 2011
Encyclopedia of sports films by K. Edgington, Thomas L. Erskine with James M. WelshPresent a representative sample of the range of films that have been classified as sports films. this encyclopedia covers more than 400 movies, excluding documentaries; films not readily available; made-for-TV movies (with a few exceptions); and films about dog shows, academic or intellectual contests such as spelling bees or chess, and bullfighting.
Call Number: Main Library Main Library (STANDARD LOAN) - 3rd floor PN1998 Tul.
ISBN: 2221900545; 2221054660; 2221068203
Publication Date: Paris : Laffont, 1990
Halliwell's who's who in the movies by Leslie HalliwellA comprehensive reference to the film industry contains biographies, filmographies, entries about fictional characters, a history of cinema, and quotes from industry leaders.
The Routledge encyclopedia of films by Sarah Barrow, Sabine Haenni and John WhiteThe Routledge Encyclopedia of Films comprises 200 essays by leading film scholars analysing the most important, influential, innovative and interesting films of all time. Arranged alphabetically, each entry explores why each film is significant for those who study film and explores the social, historical and political contexts in which the film was produced. Ranging from Hollywood classics to international bestsellers to lesser-known representations of national cinema, this collection is deliberately broad in scope crossing decades, boundaries and genres. The encyclopedia thus provides an introduction to the historical range and scope of cinema produced throughout the world.
Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film by Barry Keith Grant, ed.This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history.
