The documentary handbook / Peter Lee-Wright.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lee-Wright, Peter, author.

Series:

Media practice.

Media practice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Documentary films--History and criticism.

Documentary films.

Nonfiction films--History and criticism.

Nonfiction films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (433 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'The Documentary Handbook is mandatory reading for those who want a critical understanding of the place of factual formats in today's exploding television and media industry, as well as expert guidance in complex craft skills in order to fully participate. The practical advice and wisdom here is second to none.' - Tony Steyger, Principal Lecturer, Southampton Solent University, UKThe Documentary Handbook is a critical introduction to the documentary film, its theory and changing practices. The book charts the evolution of documenta

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I Talk to the camera; 1 Reportage; 2 Exposé: investigations, undercover and the so-jo; 3 From lectures to landmarks: history and ideas; 4 Vox populi: the voice of the people; Part II Observe the people; 5 Real life; 6 Docu-soap and mocu-soap; 7 Extreme television: flashing lights and freak shows; Part III Change the mind; 8 Education; 9 Propaganda; 10 Polemic; 11 Liberation; Part IV Entertainment for all; 12 Formats and reality TV; 13 Lifestyle: house and garden, makeover and motors, food and travel

14 Performance and performers15 Drama-doc and docu-drama; 16 Art and anarchy; Part V Watch the figures; 17 Box office; 18 Biopics; 19 Wildlife; Notes; Bibliography; Selective webography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-27014-7

1-135-27015-5

1-282-97512-9

9786612975127

0-203-86719-X

9780203867198

OCLC:

562170243