{"product_id":"9781841505879","title":"World Film Locations: New Orleans","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith more and more filmmakers taking advantage of its rich and varied settings, New Orleans has earned star-studded status as the “Hollywood of the South.” From the big-screen adaptation of the stage classic \u003ci\u003eA Streetcar Named Desire \u003c\/i\u003eto the Elvis Presley musical \u003ci\u003eKing Creole\u003c\/i\u003e, many well-known films have a special connection with the Big Easy, and this user-friendly guide explores the integral role of New Orleans in American film history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Film Locations: New Orleans\u003c\/i\u003e features essays that reflect on the city’s long-standing relationship with the film industry. Among the topics discussed are popular depictions of Hurricane Katrina on film, the prevalence of the supernatural in New Orleans cinema, and recent changes to city ordinances that have made New Orleans even more popular as a film destination. As the most frequently filmed area of New Orleans, the French Quarter is given particular attention in this volume with synopses of scenes shot or set there, including \u003ci\u003eThe Big Easy, Interview with the Vampire,\u003c\/i\u003e and the much-loved Bond film\u003ci\u003e Live and Let Die. \u003c\/i\u003eAdditional synopses highlight numerous other film scenes spanning the city, and all are accompanied by evocative full-color stills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe historic neighborhoods and landmarks of New Orleans have provided the backdrop for some of the most memorable moments in film history, and \u003ci\u003eWorld Film Locations: New Orleans \u003c\/i\u003eoffers fans a guided tour of the many films that made the city their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057908269296,"sku":"9781841505879","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781841505879_p0.jpg?v=1763740708","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781841505879","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}