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The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on film. The sixth edition includes over 9,000 entries on actors, directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, editors, composers, and other film professionals, from the silent era to the present day.

The dictionary is organized alphabetically by name, with each entry providing a detailed biography of the individual, including their birth and death dates, filmography, awards, and other notable achievements. The entries are written by a team of expert film historians and critics, and they are illustrated with hundreds of photographs and stills.

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film: Sixth Edition

by David Thomson

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4505 KB
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Print length	:	1169 pages

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is an essential resource for anyone interested in film history. It is a valuable tool for students, researchers, and film buffs alike.

Here are some of the features of the sixth edition:

Over 9,000 entries on actors, directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, editors, composers, and other film professionals
Detailed biographies of each individual, including their birth and death dates, filmography, awards, and other notable achievements
Written by a team of expert film historians and critics
Illustrated with hundreds of photographs and stills
An essential resource for anyone interested in film history

Here are some of the reviews of the sixth edition:

"The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on film. It is a valuable tool for students, researchers, and film buffs alike." - Choice

"The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is a must-have for any serious film fan. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on film, and it is written by a team of expert film historians and critics." - The Hollywood Reporter

"The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is an essential resource for anyone interested in film history. It is a valuable tool for students, researchers, and film buffs alike." - Variety

How to use the dictionary

The dictionary is organized alphabetically by name. You can find an entry for a particular individual by looking up their name in the index. Each entry includes a detailed biography of the individual, including their birth and death dates, filmography, awards, and other notable achievements.

The dictionary is also illustrated with hundreds of photographs and stills. These images help to bring the entries to life and provide a visual record of the individual's career.

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is an essential resource for anyone interested in film history. It is a valuable tool for students, researchers, and film buffs alike.

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on film. It is a valuable tool for students, researchers, and film buffs alike. The sixth edition includes over 9,000 entries on actors, directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, editors, composers, and other film professionals, from the silent era to the present day.

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film: Sixth Edition

by David Thomson

4.4 out of 5