{"product_id":"life-to-those-shadows","title":"Life to Those Shadows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of California Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Noel Burch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781138056541\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 317\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheory of Film\u003c\/em\u003e by Noel Burch is a thought-provoking critique of classical approaches to film theory and its development. The book challenges the traditional view that the \"language of film\" was a natural, organic evolution of technology, and that it was waiting to be discovered by early filmmakers. Instead, Burch presents a compelling argument that the foundations of cinematic language were not inherent in the technology of the camera but were socially and culturally constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book dives deep into the philosophical and theoretical aspects of filmmaking, offering a fresh perspective on the origins of filmic conventions. It is an essential read for those interested in film theory, history, and criticism, providing a critical examination of the assumptions that have shaped our understanding of cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurch's work is influential for both scholars and filmmakers, providing a deeper understanding of the mechanics behind the art form and how it has evolved through a combination of technological, social, and artistic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of California Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49934353072432,"sku":"Sarat_9781138056541","price":11610.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/university-of-california-press-book-default-title-life-to-those-shadows-41270965698864.jpg?v=1775944708","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/life-to-those-shadows","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}