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Highlights
- To paraphrase silent movie queen Norma Desmond in Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film Sunset Boulevard, "The epic miniseries are big!
- About the Author: Author John De Vito currently works in the media center of the Boston Public Library, where he serves as a member of the film selection committee.
- 219 Pages
- Performing Arts, Television
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Book Synopsis
To paraphrase silent movie queen Norma Desmond in Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film Sunset Boulevard, "The epic miniseries are big! It's television that got small!" This is especially true when one compares such iconic epic miniseries as Rich Man, Poor Man (1976), Roots (1977), Holocaust (1978), Shogun (1980), The Winds of War (1983), War and Remembrance (1988-89) and Angels in America (2003) to today's ordinary television programming. This work traces the historical trajectory of the epic miniseries and delves into the character archetypes and themes that recur in the genre, giving close critical attention to more than 40 miniseries. A filmography is included.
About the Author
Author John De Vito currently works in the media center of the Boston Public Library, where he serves as a member of the film selection committee. Frank Tropea attended the University of Massachusetts--Amherst and went on to receive his M.A. from Harvard University. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Television
Genre: Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 219
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: John de Vito & Frank Tropea
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 2010
TCIN: 93282767
UPC: 9780786441495
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-0214
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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