{"product_id":"george-a-romeros-independent-cinema-horror-industry-economics-paperback","title":"George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Fallows\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Romero is recognised as one of the most culturally significant horror auteurs in American cinema. From his debut \u003cem\u003eNight of the Living Dead\u003c\/em\u003e onwards, he demonstrated a commitment to politically challenging low-budget genre cinema, gaining fan adoration and critical esteem. Romero's cult status may be assured, but the activities of the Pittsburgh-based production company that facilitated a substantial part of his output have largely been untold. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeorge A. Romero's Independent Cinema\u003c\/em\u003e is the first in-depth analysis of Romero's Laurel Entertainment, revealing the decision-making and business planning that takes place away from Hollywood, while offering an industry-determined analysis of such films as his zombie masterpiece \u003cem\u003eDawn of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and the seldom-discussed \u003cem\u003eMartin \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eKnightriders\u003c\/em\u003e. Tracking Laurel Entertainment across four decades, this book draws upon business and economic studies to critically recast historical developments in the American independent film sector, providing a forensic-level insight into a media production company whose output redefined horror cinema. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Romero is recognised as one of the most culturally significant horror auteurs in American cinema. From his debut Night of the Living Dead onwards, he demonstrated a commitment to politically challenging low-budget genre cinema, gaining fan adoration and critical esteem. Romero's cult status may be assured, but the activities of the Pittsburgh-based production company that facilitated a substantial part of his output have largely been untold. George A. Romero's Independent Cinema is the first in-depth analysis of Romero's Laurel Entertainment, revealing the decision-making and business planning that takes place away from Hollywood, while offering an industry-determined analysis of such films as his zombie masterpiece Dawn of the Dead and the seldom-discussed Martin and Knightriders. Tracking Laurel Entertainment across four decades, this book draws upon business and economic studies to critically recast historical developments in the American independent film sector, providing a forensic-level insight into a media production company whose output redefined horror cinema. Tom Fallows is a lecturer at University of Maryland Global Campus. He completed his PhD in film studies at the University of Exeter and is a BAAS award winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Tom Fallows is a Seminar Leader at the University of Exeter, where he recently completed his PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752173699360,"sku":"9781474479967","price":47.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6980aaf81e46c80ac29ac27908f56aeb.webp?v=1779989253","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/george-a-romeros-independent-cinema-horror-industry-economics-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}