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The Story Is True: The Art and Meaning of Telling Stories
by Bruce JacksonMaking and experiencing stories, remembering and retelling them is something we all do. We tell stories over meals, at the water cooler, and to both friends and strangers. But how do stories work? What is it about telling and listening to stories that unites us? And, importantly, how do we change them-and how do they change us? InThe Story Is True, author, filmmaker, and photographer Bruce Jackson explores the ways we use the stories that become a central part of our public and private lives. He examines, as no one before has, how stories narrate and bring meaning to our lives, by describing and explaining how stories are made and used. The perspectives shared in this engaging book come from the tellers, writers, filmmakers, listeners, and watchers who create and consume stories. Jackson writes about his family and friends, acquaintances and experiences, focusing on more than a dozen personal stories, from oral histories, such as conversations the author had with poet Steven Spender, to public stories, such as what happened when Bob Dylan "went electric"at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Jackson also investigates how "words can kill," showing how diction can be an administrator of death, as in Nazi extermination camps. And finally, he considers the way lies come to resemble truth, showing how the stories we tell, whether true or not, resemble truth to the teller. Ultimately,The Story Is Trueis about the place of stories-fiction or real-and the impact they have on the lives of each one of us.
The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take
by Eric EdsonEric Edson has developed a new tool for bringing depth and passion to any screenplay - the ""23 Steps All Great Heroes Must Take."" It's an easy to understand paradigm that provides writers and filmmakers the interconnecting, powerful storytelling elements they need. With true insight, a master teacher of screenwriting pinpoints the story structure reasons most new spec scripts don't sell; then uses scores of examples from popular hit movies to present, step by step, his revolutionary Hero Goal Sequences blueprint for writing blockbuster movies.
The Story of Betty White: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Tam MintonDiscover the life of Betty White—a story about confidence, imagination, and being silly for young readers ages 6 to 9Betty White was a comedian, producer, and TV star. Before she became famous, she was a little girl in California who loved animals and wanted to be a park ranger. She worked hard to become one of the first women to star in her own TV show, and played many characters who did things differently. Explore how she went from driving trucks during World War II, to being a beloved celebrity—even into her nineties!Independent reading—This Betty White biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Betty's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Find out how Betty's kindness, curiosity, and daring made her a talented performer and inspired others to change their thinking.How will Betty's bravery and humor inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Amelia Earhart, Jane Goodall, Eliza Hamilton, Simone Biles, and Misty Copeland.
The Story of Ella Fitzgerald: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Kathy TrustyDiscover the life of Ella Fitzgerald—a story about finding your voice for kids ages 6 to 9 Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history.Independent reading—This Ella Fitzgerald biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ella's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Find out how Ella's impact on music and culture is still felt today.How will Ella's persistence and incredible talent inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series - including famous figures like: Katherine Johnson, Simone Biles, Jackie Robinson, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama.
The Story of Jim Henson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Stacia DeutschDiscover the life of Jim Henson—a story about being creative and trying new things for kids ages 6 to 9Jim Henson was the talented puppeteer who made some of the most famous puppets of all time—the Muppets. Before he created Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Oscar the Grouch, and many other well-known characters, Jim was an ambitious kid who loved trying new things and using his imagination. He learned how to make puppets and went on to invent new ways in which puppets could be used in TV and movies.Explore how Jim Henson went from being a creative young boy growing up in Mississippi to an award-winning writer, director, and puppeteer loved by the entire world.Independent reading—This Jim Henson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jim's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Learn more about how Jim Henson created lasting change in the world of puppets and in the lives of so many kids.How will Jim's big imagination inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Fred Rogers, Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Albert Einstein.
The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Frank BerriosDiscover the life of Lin-Manuel Miranda—a story about creating change through art, for kids ages 6 to 9 Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning composer, actor, and playwright—best known for the hit musical Hamilton, which he created! Before he changed the world of entertainment, Lin-Manuel was an intelligent young boy who loved music and musicals. He was inspired to write his own songs and plays, and his life changed when the plays he wrote became huge successes on Broadway. This book explores how Lin-Manuel went from being an artistic boy growing up in New York City to a rising star and Pulitzer Prize winner.Independent reading—This Lin-Manuel Miranda biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Lin-Manuel's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Discover how Lin-Manuel has transformed the performing arts and brought Broadway plays to a wider audience.How will Lin-Manuel's dedication to his art and activism inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Selena Quintanilla, Frida Kahlo, Stan Lee, Maya Angelou, and Audrey Hepburn.
The Story of Stevie Wonder
by James HaskinsA biography of the blind composer, pianist, and singer who was a child prodigy and went on to win nine Grammy awards.<P><P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal
The Story of The Bee Gees: Children of the World
by Bob StanleyA dazzling biography of one of the bestselling bands of all time, told with brilliant insight by renowned pop music scholar Bob Stanley.The world is full of Bee Gees fans. Yet for a band of such renown, little is known about Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb. People tend to have their favorite era of the Bee Gees's career, but many listeners are also conscious that there is more to uncover about the band. This book will provide the perfect solution, by pulling together every fascinating strand to tell the story of a group with the imagination of the Beatles, the pop craft of ABBA, the drama of Fleetwood Mac, and the emotional heft of the Beach Boys. Uniquely, the Bee Gees's tale spans the entire modern pop era—they are the only group to have scored British top-ten singles in the '60s, '70s, '80s, and &‘90s—and includes world-conquering disco successes like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'More Than a Woman', both from the soundtrack of the hit film Saturday Night Fever. But the Bee Gees's extraordinary career was one of highs and lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralising cabaret season, the group weren't always revelling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets, and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs' darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and Destiny's Child. Capturing the human story at the heart of the Bee Gees, this book is a lyrical and stylish read, delighting hardcore fans with its details while engaging casual pop readers who simply want to know more about this important and enigmatic group.
The Story of Walt Disney
by Diane Disney MillerWritten by Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s eldest daughter, The Story of Walt Disney offers an intimate and heartfelt portrait of the man who created one of the most beloved entertainment empires in history. This book provides a unique perspective on Walt Disney, not just as the visionary behind iconic films, theme parks, and characters, but also as a devoted father, husband, and dreamer.Through Diane’s personal anecdotes and insights, readers are taken on a journey through Walt Disney’s life—from his humble beginnings in rural Missouri to his rise as a creative powerhouse. The book chronicles his early struggles, his unrelenting drive to innovate, and the moments of triumph that cemented his legacy as a pioneer of animation and storytelling.Interwoven with behind-the-scenes stories about Disney’s groundbreaking work, the book also delves into his personal life, offering a rare glimpse of the man behind the magic. Diane’s perspective adds warmth and authenticity, showcasing Walt’s love for his family, his passion for creativity, and his determination to bring joy and inspiration to people around the world.Rich with photographs and heartfelt recollections, The Story of Walt Disney is a touching tribute to a man whose imagination and perseverance left an indelible mark on the world. Perfect for Disney fans, historians, and anyone curious about the life of this cultural icon, this book celebrates the remarkable legacy of a dreamer who dared to believe in the impossible.
The Story of a Hypnotist
by Kurt Singer Dr Franz Polgar"Dr. Franz Polgar (April 18, 1900 - June 1979) was a renowned psychologist, hypnotist, lecturer and entertainer. Born in city of Enying, Hungary, he earned a PhD in Psychology from the University of Budapest. In his 1951 autobiography Polgar claimed that he had served as Sigmund Freud's "medical hypnotist" (Polgar's term) in 1924 and had worked in close association with Freud for six months and had assisted in the treatment of Freud's patients. He immigrated to the United States in 1935 and honed his hypnotism skills by working in speakeasy bars in New York City. He married his wife, Lillian, in 1938 and she became his booking and publications manager. They had two children, Julian and Risa."
The Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town
by Scott Creney Brigette Adair HerronThe Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town is the first critical history of one of the most legendary and influential bands in American popular music. Locating The B-52s in the intellectual climate of their hometown of Athens, GA and following the band from New York’s downtown scene in the early 1980s to their upcoming farewell tour, the book argues that The B-52s are much more significant political and musical influences on American society than their reputation as a silly party band suggests, and that their ongoing commitment to values including cooperation, mutual support, and using disruptive fun as a form of social change are an antidote to the neoliberalization sweeping both Athens and the rest of the Western world. For example, the book shows how the band synthesized influences from the modern artists displayed at the University of Georgia art museum, early queer activism on campus in the 1970s, and their experiences as queer people living through the AIDS crisis to create music that continues to be artistically and politically influential today. The authors are active members of the Athens, GA music scene, and the book includes original interviews with a range of number close to the band.
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
by Maria Augusta TrappWith nearly 1,500 Broadway performances, six Tony Awards, more than three million albums sold, and five Academy Awards, The Sound of Music, based on the lives of Maria, the baron, and their singing children, is as familiar to most of us as our own family history. But much about the real-life woman and her family was left untold.Here, Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp tells in her own beautiful, simple words the extraordinary story of her romance with the baron, their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, and their life in America.Now with photographs from the original edition.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
by Dave GrohlSo, I’ve written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (‘It’s a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!’), I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I’ve recorded and can’t wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. <p><p> This certainly doesn’t mean that I’m quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it’s like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
by Dave GrohlSo, I&’ve written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (&‘It&’s a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!&’), I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I&’ve recorded and can&’t wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. This certainly doesn&’t mean that I&’m quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it&’s like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
by Dave GrohlSo, I've written a book. <p><p> Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities ("It's a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!") I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I've recorded and can't wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. <p><p> This certainly doesn't mean that I'm quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it's like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Stranger: A Sunday Times new golden age of spy fiction novel (Jude Lyon #1)
by Simon ConwayThe new novel from the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger award-winning author of A Loyal SpyISIS can't control him.MI6 can't find him.But he's coming...Things change quickly in the world of espionage and clandestine operations. Jude Lyon of MI6 remembers the captured terrorist bomb-maker. He watched him being flown off to Syria, back when Syria was 'friendly'. No-one expected him to survive interrogation there.Yet the man is alive and someone has broken him out of jail.Bad news for the former foreign secretary who authorised his rendition. And Jude's boss Queen Bee who knew he wasn't a terrorist at all, but an innocent bystander. Now she calls Jude back from a dangerously enjoyable mission involving a Russian diplomat's wife.He has a new job: close down this embarrassment. Fast.But embarrassment is only the beginning. Someone is using the former prisoner to front a new and unspeakably terrifying campaign. Someone not even ISIS can control.He is like a rumour, a myth, a whisper on the desert wind. But he is real and he is coming for us ...He is the genius known only as ... The Stranger.From the corridors of Westminster to the refugee camps of Jordan, the back streets of East London to the badlands of Iraq, The Stranger is a nerve-shredding journey of suspense as Jude Lyon pieces together the shape of an implacable horror coming towards him - and a conspiracy of lies behind him.(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Strangest Tribe: How a Group of Seattle Rock Bands Invented Grunge
by Stephen TowGrunge isn't dead - but was it every truly alive? Twenty years after the height of the movement, The Strangest Tribe redefines grunge as we know it. Stephen Tow takes a second look at the music and community that vaulted the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden to international fame. Chock-full of interviews with the starring characters, Tow extensively chronicles the rise of rock 'n' roll's last great statement and contextualizes what the music really meant to the key players. Delving deep into the archives, Tow paints a vivid picture of the underground rock circuit of tattered warehouses and community centers. Seattle's heady punk scene of the late '80s gave birth to a rowdy and raucous movement, influenced by metal, but wholly its own. Seattle made its own sound, a sound that came to be known internationally as grunge. Tow walks the reader through this sonic evolution, interviewing members of every band along the way. In 1991, Seattle's sound took the world by storm--but this same storm had been brewing in the Pacific Northwest for a decade before it hit MTV. The Strangest Tribe is a reframing of this last transformative era in music. Not just plaid shirts, bleached hair, and angst, "grunge" is a word used to describe a rich community of artists and jokers.
The Strategic Producer: On the Art and Craft of Making Your First Feature
by Federico Arditti MuchnikToday’s technologies and economic models won’t settle for a conventional approach to filmmaking. The Strategic Producer: On the Art and Craft of Making Your First Feature combines history, technology, aesthetics, data, decision-making strategies, and time-tested methods into a powerful new approach to producing. An ideal text for aspiring filmmakers, The Strategic Producer orients the reader’s mind-set towards self-empowerment by sharing essential and timeless techniques producers need to get the job done while also embracing the constantly evolving production landscape. - Written in clear, succinct, and non-technical prose. - Includes six sidebar in depth interviews with industry professionals providing additional perspectives. - Clearly presented line drawings help readers quickly understand complex ideas like production timelines, story structure, and business models. - Includes samples from key documents such as script pages, budgets, shooting schedules, and business plans for potential investors.
The Street of Lies: An Official Coronation Street Interactive Novel (Coronation Street)
by Abigail Kemp ITV Studios Global Dist LtdAn official Coronation Street Interactive novel set in the celebrated cobbled town of ITV's Weatherfield.It's November 1983. A series of poison-pen letters has been landing on the doormats of Coronation Street. Each threatens to expose a past scandal or spread an unsavoury rumour.But why were they sent and from whom? Why is the perpetrator targeting residents and just how dangerous are they?That's where you come in. Step into the shoes of a young detective constable desperate for promotion. Your job is to determine the course of the story and make the right choices. Along the way you'll meet some familiar faces - iconic characters who strode the cobbles in this era, including Vera and Jack Duckworth, Hilda Ogden, Elsie Tanner, Brian Tilsley, Ken and Deirdre Barlow, Bet Lynch and many more. Can you make the right decisions, stay under cover, crack the case, save the Rovers and your own skin? Achieve the goal and reach the best of many outcomes and you'll be rewarded with promotion. Fail, and the Street may never be the same again and you'll be back on traffic duty, or even worse, a colleague may just be called on to investigate your suspicious death!Good luck.
The Street of Lies: An Official Coronation Street Interactive Novel (Coronation Street)
by Abigail Kemp ITV Studios Global Dist LtdAn official Coronation Street Interactive novel set in the celebrated cobbled town of ITV's Weatherfield.It's November 1983. A series of poison-pen letters has been landing on the doormats of Coronation Street. Each threatens to expose a past scandal or spread an unsavoury rumour.But why were they sent and from whom? Why is the perpetrator targeting residents and just how dangerous are they?That's where you come in. Step into the shoes of a young detective constable desperate for promotion. Your job is to determine the course of the story and make the right choices. Along the way you'll meet some familiar faces - iconic characters who strode the cobbles in this era, including Vera and Jack Duckworth, Hilda Ogden, Elsie Tanner, Brian Tilsley, Ken and Deirdre Barlow, Bet Lynch and many more. Can you make the right decisions, stay under cover, crack the case, save the Rovers and your own skin? Achieve the goal and reach the best of many outcomes and you'll be rewarded with promotion. Fail, and the Street may never be the same again and you'll be back on traffic duty, or even worse, a colleague may just be called on to investigate your suspicious death!Good luck.
The Street to Recovery
by Kevin KennedyCurly Watts is a TV icon - for twenty years appearing on millions of TV screens around the country in Coronation Street. Kevin Kennedy is one of the UK's most successful soap actors, although behind the scenes and high-profile appearances, he faced a painful personal battle.Kevin shares his experiences of alcoholism, rehab and IVF as well stories from the set and stars he worked with during some of the brightest, and darkest moments of his life, through to his music career and current roles.This brutally honest autobiography provides a rare glimpse into life behind the scenes, the power of addiction, and his battle with recovery.
The Structure of Complex Images (Palgrave Close Readings in Film and Television)
by Robert B. RayAfter over a century of existence, the cinema still has its mysteries. Why, for example, is the job we call movie stardom unlike any other in the world? How do films provide so much unconcealed information that we fail to notice? What makes it hard to define what counts as “acting”? How do movies like Casablanca and Breathless store the film and world histories of their generations? How can we reconcile auteurism’s celebration of the movie director’s authority with the camera’s automatism? Why have the last four decades of film criticism so often neglected such questions? After beginning with an overview of film studies, this book proposes a shift from predictable theoretical approaches to models that acknowledge the perplexities and mysteries of the movies. Deriving methods from cinephilia, Wittgenstein, Richard Rorty, Stanley Cavell, Eleanor Duckworth, V. F. Perkins, and James Naremore, Robert B. Ray offers close readings that call attention to what we have missed in such classic films as La Règle du Jeu, It Happened One Night, It’s a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, Holiday, The Philadelphia Story, Casablanca, Breathless, and Tickets.
The Struggle for Form
by Kamila KucThis is the first comprehensive English-language account of the Polish avant-garde film, from its beginnings in the early decades of the last century to the collapse of communism in 1989. Taking a broad understanding of avant-garde film, this collection includes writings on the pioneering work of the internationally-acclaimed Franciszka and Stefan Themerson; the Polish Futurists' (Jalu Kurek, Anatol Stern) engagement with film; the Thaw and animation (Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, Andrzej Pawlowski, Zbigniew Rybczynski); documentary (Natalia Brzozowska, Kazimierz Karabasz, Wojciech Wiszniewski), Polish émigré filmmakers (Roman Polanski, Jerzy Skolimowski, Andrzej Zulawski) as well as essays and documentation on the highly influential Film Form Workshop (Józef Robakowski, Ryszard Wasko, Wojciech Bruszewski). Including a mix of historical writings from early film magazines with commissioned essays, this book constitutes an important source on the rich, complex and diverse history of the Polish film avant-garde, which is presented from the perspective of both British (A. L. Rees, Jonathan Owen, Michael O'Pray) and Polish (Marcin Gizycki, Ryszard Kluszczynski, Kamila Kuc) authorities on the subject. This book is thus an indispensable introduction to the theories and practices of critically important avant-garde artists and filmmakers.
The Struggle for Form
by Kamila KucThis is the first comprehensive English-language account of the Polish avant-garde film, from its beginnings in the early decades of the last century to the collapse of communism in 1989. Taking a broad understanding of avant-garde film, this collection includes writings on the pioneering work of the internationally-acclaimed Franciszka and Stefan Themerson; the Polish Futurists' (Jalu Kurek, Anatol Stern) engagement with film; the Thaw and animation (Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, Andrzej Pawlowski, Zbigniew Rybczynski); documentary (Natalia Brzozowska, Kazimierz Karabasz, Wojciech Wiszniewski), Polish émigré filmmakers (Roman Polanski, Jerzy Skolimowski, Andrzej Zulawski) as well as essays and documentation on the highly influential Film Form Workshop (Józef Robakowski, Ryszard Wasko, Wojciech Bruszewski). Including a mix of historical writings from early film magazines with commissioned essays, this book constitutes an important source on the rich, complex and diverse history of the Polish film avant-garde, which is presented from the perspective of both British (A. L. Rees, Jonathan Owen, Michael O'Pray) and Polish (Marcin Gizycki, Ryszard Kluszczynski, Kamila Kuc) authorities on the subject. This book is thus an indispensable introduction to the theories and practices of critically important avant-garde artists and filmmakers.
The Struggle for Form: Perspectives on Polish Avant-Garde Film, 1916–1989
by Michael Eds. Kuc Kamila O’PrayThis is the first comprehensive English-language account of the Polish avant-garde film, from its beginnings in the early decades of the last century to the collapse of communism in 1989. Taking a broad understanding of avant-garde film, this collection includes writings on the pioneering work of the internationally-acclaimed Franciszka and Stefan Themerson; the Polish Futurists' (Jalu Kurek, Anatol Stern) engagement with film; the Thaw and animation (Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, Andrzej Pawlowski, Zbigniew Rybczynski); documentary (Natalia Brzozowska, Kazimierz Karabasz, Wojciech Wiszniewski), Polish émigré filmmakers (Roman Polanski, Jerzy Skolimowski, Andrzej Zulawski) as well as essays and documentation on the highly influential Film Form Workshop (Józef Robakowski, Ryszard Wasko, Wojciech Bruszewski). Including a mix of historical writings from early film magazines with commissioned essays, this book constitutes an important source on the rich, complex and diverse history of the Polish film avant-garde, which is presented from the perspective of both British (A. L. Rees, Jonathan Owen, Michael O'Pray) and Polish (Marcin Gizycki, Ryszard Kluszczynski, Kamila Kuc) authorities on the subject. This book is thus an indispensable introduction to the theories and practices of critically important avant-garde artists and filmmakers.