Kevin brownlow has 44 books on goodreads with 6287 ratings. The parades gone by by kevin brownlow, paperback barnes. Regardless of his romanticizing, kevin brownlow s the parade s gone by is the most definitive work on the silent era ever written, and a book that should be on every serious filmlover s must read list. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You may know of brownlow as the author of a standard work on the art of early cinema, the parades gone by if youve read his more recent book, behind the mask of innocence, you. The parade gone by by kevin brownlow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kevin brownlow did us all a service by interviewing people still living that were connected to the film indusrty during the silent era, then getting the book published in the late 1960s. He has preserved so much of the history of the silent era in his books, through his interviews with the. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is. Most of this material has never seen print before and the filmophile will go wild over reminiscences such as joseph.
This interest grew into a career spent documenting and restoring film. The parade s gone by a vivid, nostalgic, immediate portrait of an art in the making. The parade s gone by brownlow, kevin isbn 0520030680 no current copies separate parade s gone by abacus books brownlow, kevin isbn 0349103712 no current copies separate. This is a bbc radio documentary called the parade s gone by, on kevin brownlow and his interest in silentfilm. Books contributed by the staff of internet archive canada. Kevin brownlow s most popular book is the parade s gone by. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Brownlow has done a splendid job of vitalizing the past through interviews and personal research. The parades gone by by kevin brownlow paperback university. Kevin brownlows love of film, and especially the silent films, brought forth this invaluable book published in the 1960s. The magic of the silent screen, illuminated by the recollections of those who created it. The current access to silent films that we all enjoy is, to a large extent, the result of brownlows life work. Parade s gone by has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Since starting his film collection at the age of 11, kevin brownlow has worked in the cinema, as both a filmmaker and as a historian. Five decades later, the parades gone by is still the. Kevin brownlow s outstanding 1980 documentary miniseries hollywood is online for those of us who love and cherish cinema history, kevin brownlow is a hero. A narrative and photographic history of the early days of the movies, combining fact, anecdote, and reminiscence in a critical survey of films, actors, directors, producers, writers, editors, technicians, and other participants and hangerson. He entered documentaries in 1955 and became an editor in 1958. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Buy parade s gone by by kevin brownlow online at alibris. Published by university of california press 19920701 1992 isbn 10. God, creation and the culture of modernity the 1992 bampton lectures by colin e. Overall, a great copy published by bonanza books 1968 very good condition. A celebration of the american silent film, buster keaton. Brownlows first book, this volume embodies his fascination with the silent film. Books by kevin brownlow author of the parades gone by. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.
Buster keaton, mary pickford, louise brooks, and william wellman were among the many filmmakers who. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A narrative and photographic history of the early days of the movies, combining fact, anecdote, and reminiscence in a critical survey of films, actors, directors. Kevin brownlow is a great film historian who spcializes in silent cinema. The parade s gone by was written in the 60s, so brownlow actually interviewed all the participants that are featured in the book. Kevin brownlow has made a career of drawing attention to the work of past cinematic masters, but his own achievements are no less deserving of appreciation. Kevin brownlows most popular book is the parades gone by. In the 1960s, he worked with lindsay anderson and tony richardson. Motion pictures, history, silent films, history and criticism, united states, biography.
Anyone who cares about silent films has to read kevin brownlows mammoth oral history survey, the parades gone by. From kevin brownlow, cinema historian and discoverer of lost films, here is the first fullscale exploration of a vital and now almost forgotten chapter of american moviemaking. Also one of the first to really focus on american cinema of the silent years. Kevin brownlow born 2 june 1938 is a british film historian, television documentarymaker, filmmaker, author, and film editor. The parade gone by by kevin brownlow free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio books, books to read, good books to read, cheap books, good books, online books, books online. Collaborating first with the late david gill, brownlow then became the greatest of all cinema documentarians, his multiawardwinning work including the. The parade s gone by was written in the 60 s, so brownlow actually interviewed all the participants that are featured in the book. Synopsis the magic of the silent screen, illuminated by. Film historian kevin brownlow has proven to be one of the strongest advocates for silent cinema and, as it turns out, he is a heckuva writer too.
Like its predecessors, behind the mask of innocence is an essential work of silentfilm history, certain to become a standard reference. I have several books on silent and classic films but the parade s gone by remains my favorite. Brownlow has also researched the period and authored a series of books, beginning with the parade s gone by in 1968, and documentaries including abel gance. The parades gone by definitive history of silent film. Kevin brownlow,the parades gone by ist uk ed 1968 dw.
The parades gone by by kevin brownlow powells books. Born in sussex, england, on the eve of world war ii. Revisiting kevin brownlows the parades gone by bayflicks. Most of this material has never seen print before and the filmophile will go wild over reminiscences such as joseph henaberys who assisted griffith on intolerance. The parade s gone by kevin brownlow snippet view 1968. With this remarkable book, kevin brownlow completes the panoramic trilogy that began with the parades gone by and continued with the war, the west, and the wilderness. With brownlow s 80th birthday celebration at the san francisco silent film festival just a few days away, i felt it was worth revisiting a book which, in my opinion, has done more to advance the. Kevin brownlow friday, may 8 thursday, may 21 at 30, english filmmaker and editor kevin brownlow revolutionized film books with the parades gone by, a pathbreaking history of silent movies, soon followed by other important works. The dust jacket is in excellent condition and has a mylar covering. Since this book was published by a university press, it is a little on the pricey side though you can get a used copy. Kevin brownlow s love of film, and especially the silent films, brought forth this invaluable book published in the 1960s.
Parades gone by book by kevin brownlow 4 available. Publication date 1970 topics motion pictures publisher new york, ballantine books. He has spent more than four decades championing filmmakers who might otherwise have been forgotten and introducing oncelost gems to new generations of moviegoers. This was the first book on silent cinema that i ever bought. Anyone who cares about silent films has to read kevin brownlow s mammoth oral history survey, the parade s gone by. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. Not a history book in the usual sense, it describes early hollywood primarily through the recollections of people who were there. Griffith allan dwan henry king mary pickford clarence brown the lost work of edward sloman william wellman cecil b. Request an exam or desk copy recommend to your library pdf rights and permissions buying options. He is best known for his work documenting the history of the silent era, having become interested in silent film at the age of eleven.
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