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Dewey Decimal Number: 781.54213 EAN: 9780485121070 ISBN: 0485121077 Label: Athlone Press Manufacturer: Athlone Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 176 Publication Date: 1994-09 Publisher: Athlone Press Studio: Athlone Press Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: This classic account of the nature of film music aesthetics was first published in 1947. Its value comes from a unique combination of talents and experience enjoyed by the book's authors. Eisler's time at Hollywood gave him a particular insight on the technical questions which arise for composers when music is used in the production of films; while Adorno was able to contribute on wide aesthetic and sociological matters as well as specifically musical questions. Above all, the authors envisaged the book as a contribution to the study of modern, industrialised culture; and, in this respect, it has a particular importance to the whole area of cultural studies. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Belongs on every film music scholar's shelfAfter so many years sitting on library shelves in obscurity, it's nice to see that Continuum finally saw fit to release this title again. It's rather telling how Eisler's stature has weathered seeing as the first edition said only "Eisler" on the spine, while this version says "Adorno and Eisler." There's nothing very different about this reprint, other than its availability at a reasonable price. Graham McCann provides a nice historical introduction, although he feels the need to give ... Read More Rating: - Adorno/EislerThis is a great book. While it was written over 60 years ago, it is still very applicable to today. It's worth the investment. 
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