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.
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LC no. |
2005017001 |
ISBN |
0786423242 ill. case bindg. alkaline paper |
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