Egyptomania goes to the movies : from archaeology to popular craze to Hollywood fantasy / Matthew Coniam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coniam, Matthew, 1973- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Egypt--In motion pictures.

Egypt.

Civilization, Ancient, in motion pictures.

Motion pictures.

Physical Description:

x, 187 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]

Summary:

"The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, by a sensation-hungry world newly united by mass media, created a wave of fascination unlike anything before. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt through previous eras and relates its recurring themes and ideas to the historical reality of the land of the Pharaohs"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Death on the Nile 9

2 Of Mania and Maniacs 21

3 It's an Egyptian Year! 37

4 The Face Behind the Mask 55

5 Good Heavens, What a Terrible Curse! 72

6 Losses and Survivals 89

7 From Lot No. 249 to Law No. 215 107

8 In Many Forms, Shall We Return 121

9 An Egyptian Feast 131

10 The Pharaoh's Razor Blade 141.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476668284

1476668280

OCLC:

974698794