{"product_id":"9781841504155","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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDirectory of World Cinema: American Hollywood\u003c\/i\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUser-friendly and concise yet containing an astonishing amount of information, \u003ci\u003eDirectory of World Cinema: American Hollywood \u003c\/i\u003eshows 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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057359012080,"sku":"9781841504155","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781841504155_p0.jpg?v=1763742263","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781841504155","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}