{"product_id":"9781841505206","title":"Directory of World Cinema: American Hollywood","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its sprawling celebrity homes, the Walk of Fame and the iconic sign on the hill, Hollywood is truly the land of stars. Glamorous and larger-than-life, many of the most memorable motion pictures of all time have emanated from its multimillion-dollar film industry, which exports more films per capita than that of any other nation. \u003cem\u003eDirectory of World Cinema: American Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e lays out the cinematic history of Tinseltown – the industry, the audiences and, of course, the stars – highlighting important thematic and cultural elements throughout. Profiles and analyses of many of the industry’s most talented and prolific directors give insights into their impact on Hollywood and beyond. A slate of blockbuster successes – and notable flops – are here discussed, providing insight into the ever-shifting aesthetic of Hollywood’s enormous global audience. User-friendly and concise yet containing an astonishing amount of information, \u003cem\u003eDirectory of World Cinema: American Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e shows how truly indispensable the Hollywood film industry is and provides a fascinating account of its cultural and artistic significance as it marks its centennial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46548193673457,"sku":"9781841505206","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781841505206_p0.jpg?v=1771140046","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781841505206","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}