Composing for the films
By: Theodor Adorno & Hanns Eisler ; with a new introduction by Graham McCann.
Contributors: Adorno, Theodor W., 1903-1969.
Publisher: Athlone Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: London; Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
Subjects: Composition (Music); Motion picture music -- Instruction and study.; Musical accompaniment.
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originally published under Eisler's name alone: New York : Oxford University Press, 1947.