Expanded Cinema by Gene Youngblood, 1970 PB

Description: EXPANDED CINEMA"Today, when one speaks of cinema, one implies a metamorphosis in human perception," writes the author of this extraordinary book. "Just as the term 'man' is coming to mean man/plant/machine, so the definition of cinema must be expanded to include videotronics, computer science, and atomic light." In a brilliant and far-ranging study, Gene Youngblood traces the evolution of cinematic language to the end of fiction, drama, and realism. New techno- logical extensions of the medium have become necessary. Thus he concentrates on the advanced image-making technologies of computer films, tele- vision experiments, laser movies, and multiple-projection environments. Outstanding works in each field are analyzed in detail. Methods of production are meticulously described, including interviews with artists and technologists. Expanded Cinema is filled with provocative post-McLuhan philosophical probes into "The Paleocybernetic Age," "the videosphere," and "the new nostalgia," all in the context of what the author calls "the global intermedia network." In "image-Exchange and the Post-Mass Audience Age," Mr. Young- blood discusses the revolutionary implications of videotape cassettes and cable television as educational tools. His observations are placed in comprehensive perspective by an inspiring introduction written by R. Buckminster Fuller. The text is illustrated by 284 photographs, including 60 in color. Vast in scope, both philosophical and technical, Expanded Cinema will be invaluable to all who are concerned with the audio-visual extensions of man, the technologies that are reshaping the nature of human communications. GENE YOUNGBLOODCover design by James McMullanCover photograph from Offon by Scott Bartlett(from back cover) Copy has a fair amount of general wear and handling, a couple pages have been creased and smoothed out, and fore edge has some light spots, perhaps foxing or a coffee stain. Top edge of back cover along spine has a 4" tear that has been carefully & sturdily taped with clear packing tape.

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