American Graffiti George Lucas, the New Hollywood and the Baby Boom Generation |
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| Author:
| Kramer, Peter |
| Series title: | Cinema and Youth Cultures Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-138-68191-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2019 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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Drawing on a wide range of archival sources, Peter Kramer explains how American Graffiti came into existence, paying close attention to the small-town upbringing and previous films of its director George Lucas. The book also explores the film¿s story, style and themes; its marketing, critical reception, commercial success and cultural impact in the United States; and relates all of this both to the transformation of American cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and to the...
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Drawing on a wide range of archival sources, Peter Kramer explains how American Graffiti came into existence, paying close attention to the small-town upbringing and previous films of its director George Lucas. The book also explores the film¿s story, style and themes; its marketing, critical reception, commercial success and cultural impact in the United States; and relates all of this both to the transformation of American cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and to the impact of the postwar baby-boom on American culture and society.