{"product_id":"blaxploitation-cinema-the-essential-reference-guide-hardcover-2","title":"Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosiah Howard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDazzling, highly stylized, excessively violent and brimming with sex, blaxploitation films enjoyed a brief but memorable period in motion picture history. Never before - and never since - have so many African American performers been featured in films, not in bit parts, but in name-above-the-title starring roles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 years after they first thrilled audiences the body of films known as blaxploitation are enjoying a renaissance. These pictures continue to captivate film fans, and the entire genre, with its bevy of colourful, utterly-contemporary film characters, irresistible soundtrack albums and catchy film titles, is taking its rightful place among the entertainment industry's most enjoyed, and influential, movies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnswering the call for a fresh and appreciative look back at a distinctly American motion picture phenomenon, \u003ci\u003eBlaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the first truly comprehensive examination of the genre, its films, its trends and its far-reaching impact, covering every blaxploitation film in detail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* A comprehensive introduction to the genre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Interviews with ten renowned blaxploitation movie directors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* A complete filmography of the blaxploitation golden age (1970-1980). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* More than 250 movie listings, which include cast and crew credits along with a full synopsis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Vintage and contemporary film reviews, critiques and commentary plus taglines, ratings, and extensive cross-referencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.2 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47343720136953,"sku":"9781903254370","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/YTFITmZ0TzlteDNtUXlJblVNN3l4UT09_fa54a5c4-7368-43e7-b8d4-f029e489e8f8.webp?v=1769724722","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/blaxploitation-cinema-the-essential-reference-guide-hardcover-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}