The spacesuit film a history, 1918-1969 /
"This critical history comprehensively examines science fiction films that portray space travel realistically by having characters wear spacesuits. It discusses classics; innumerable films which gesture toward realism but betray that goal with melodramatic villains, low comedy, or improbably mo...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
c2012.
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| Online Access: | An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view |
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| Summary: | "This critical history comprehensively examines science fiction films that portray space travel realistically by having characters wear spacesuits. It discusses classics; innumerable films which gesture toward realism but betray that goal with melodramatic villains, low comedy, or improbably monsters; the distinctive spacesuit films of Western Europe, Russia and Japan; and America's televised Apollo 11 moon landing (1969)"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 361 p. : ill. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-349) and index. Includes filmography (p. 323-339). |