The International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers . 5 vols. St. James, 1990. I of this five-volume set lists and describes approximately 650 international and historical films. Descriptions include production information, a cast list, a plot summary, an essay of the film's place in film history, and a lengthy bibliography. V is a title index.
Emphasis is on English and Western European playwrights.
Guides and Handbooks Rimer, J. Thomas. A Reader's Guide to Japanese Literature . Kodansha International, 1988. A guide to major works of Japanese Literature which have been translated into English. Each entry gives a brief outline of the work, sets it in the context of the time it was written and provides information on the availability of translations.