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Beginning Film Studies, [second edition] by Andrew Dix [rare books]

Beginning Film Studies, [second edition] by Andrew Dix [rare books]

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Beginning Film Studies is an accessible, comprehensive introduction to film scholarship. Organized into ten chapters, it guides readers from the nuts and bolts of mise-en-scène, editing, and sound, through to broader topics like narrative, genre, authorship, star studies, and ideology . The book then expands its lens on the film industries and consumption, exploring global perspectives—from Hollywood to Bollywood and Hong Kong—and examining how we watch films, from cinemas to home platforms.

Rich case studies—analyzing sound in The Great Gatsby, narrative in Inception, and the superstar persona of Jennifer Lawrence—make theory engaging and relatable . Throughout, interactive “stop and think” prompts invite readers to apply critical analysis, fostering deeper engagement with the material.

Praised for its clarity and wit, the book balances rigorous academic insight with readable accessibility—earning recommendation for both film studies students and curious 

About the Author

Andrew Dix is a Lecturer in American Studies at Loughborough University. With a strong academic background in film and American culture, he crafted this book as both a scholarly introduction and an engaging learning tool . In interviews, Dix explains that he aimed to merge accessible writing with academic integrity—rejecting the divide between “textbooks” and “monographs” . He continues to research global stardom, including work on contemporary Hollywood stars, underscoring his commitment to evolving film studies scholarship

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