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Author Worley, Alec, 1974-

Title Empires of the imagination : a critical survey of fantasy cinema from Georges Méliès to The lord of the rings / Alec Worley ; foreword by Brian Sibley
Published Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co. Pub., [2005]
©2005

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Description viii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Locating fantasy -- The birth of fantasy cinema -- Fairy tales -- Earthbound fantasy -- Heroic fantasy -- Epic fantasy
Summary "The work examines fantasy as a cultural force in both film and literature and explores its relation to science fiction, horror, and fairy tales. Also considered is fantasy's expression of politics. This richly illustrated work covers every aspect of fantasy film"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-274) and index
Subject Fantasy films -- History and criticism.
LC no. 2005017001
ISBN 0786423242 ill. case bindg. alkaline paper
Other Titles Critical survey of fantasy cinema from Georges Méliès to The lord of the rings