Film Parody by Dan Harries (Softcover First Edition)
Published by the BFI, 2000
Softcover
153 pages
9x6 inches
Near Fine condition.
This first major book on one of the most prolific and profitable modes of contemporary film-making provides a lucid introduction to the films and a rigorous theoretical account of how parody operates on textual, pragmatic, and socio-cultural levels. Includes studies of Austin Powers, early Laurel and Hardy spoofs, Leslie Neilson films, and Spinal Tap, among other works.
Published by the BFI, 2000
Softcover
153 pages
9x6 inches
Near Fine condition.
This first major book on one of the most prolific and profitable modes of contemporary film-making provides a lucid introduction to the films and a rigorous theoretical account of how parody operates on textual, pragmatic, and socio-cultural levels. Includes studies of Austin Powers, early Laurel and Hardy spoofs, Leslie Neilson films, and Spinal Tap, among other works.
Published by the BFI, 2000
Softcover
153 pages
9x6 inches
Near Fine condition.
This first major book on one of the most prolific and profitable modes of contemporary film-making provides a lucid introduction to the films and a rigorous theoretical account of how parody operates on textual, pragmatic, and socio-cultural levels. Includes studies of Austin Powers, early Laurel and Hardy spoofs, Leslie Neilson films, and Spinal Tap, among other works.
