The reader will not need more than a glance at this book to discover that it arose out of the ashes of long-forgotten controversies; and was written at a tender age when the splitting of hairs seemed to its author more important than making new discoveries. We may imagine him; as he sat in his panelled Oxford study; the work for his degree pushed to one side; floor and table laden with early writings on the filmmdash;the work of such practical masters as Pudovkin; Eisenstein and Grierson; and the scourings of critics and others whose names have not survived the years. What had they to say; these early analysts? Had they established the theory of the film as a veritable art? Had they sufficiently distinguished it from the art forms out of which it grew? Above all; had they fully appreciated the grounds of this distinction?The young author did not think so. With all the heady enthusiasm of his twenty years; and unembarrassed by any actual contact with film; he felt that he had the answer.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A delight on every pageBy Anne M ChappelEach page of this book is a delight to be savoured. The shape and form of the seaweeds is a revelation of natures wonder. The text is very informative as well. This is how science should be shown to kids - in all its beauty and yet with is ability to survive the savage seas.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Even on Kindle this is a wonderful book!By Trudy WoodwardWhen I ordered this book on ; I couldnt wait to have the real thing in my hands so I ordered it on Kindle. Just beautiful!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful little bookBy Janelle MonroeSuch a sweet little book of perfectly illustrated seaweed. Its really a very pretty book. I collect seaweed when at a beach and press it so its actually helpful also.