Home Movies: A History of the American Industry, 1897 - 1979
In this unique book, which delves into the origins of cinematography, Kattelle writes about film's earliest inventions, such as the magic lantern, camera obscura, and mutoscopes, and explains in detail how they worked and who their inventors were. The competitiveness of Path , the Lumi re brothers, Daguerre, Edison, Eastman, and other contributors to the evolution of motion pictures is fascinating. The book features chapters on amateur equipment, organizations, and collecting, and two sections are devoted to the rise of the Eastman Kodak Company. Amateur films are discussed at length, including the famous Zapruder film of the Kennedy assassination. Numerous illustrations and photographs enhance the text, while extensive appendixes cover amateur films, equipment charts, manufacturers, and much more. Readers who are unfamiliar with the subject will gain a wealth of knowledge. An excellent resource for students, this is highly recommended for most libraries. Rosalind Dayen, Broward Cty. South Regional Lib., Fort Lauderdale, FLCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.