Henry Mancini : reinventing film music / John Caps.
| Author/creator | Caps, John |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2012. |
| Description | 278 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Music in American life Music in American life. ^A223005 |
| Contents | Introduction. Here was something fresh -- Allegheny River launch -- Not quite jazz -- The music factory -- Big screen, little screen -- Blake Edwards and the high times -- Career crescendos -- First cadence -- The break with Blake -- Off to see the world -- Back to television? -- The curse of the Pink Panther -- Maturity, the second cadence -- Frustration -- Stolen moments -- A closing door that wasn't there before -- Almost to Broadway -- Lookin back, looking on. |
| Abstract | Examines the composer's influence on film music, discussing his collaborations with directors to create musical effects resonant with the plots of each film he worked on and his lasting impact on the subsequent role of music in film. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011027788 |
| ISBN | 9780252036736 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0252036735 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780252093845 (e-book) |
| ISBN | 0252093844 (e-book) |
| Standard identifier# | 40020553269 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.M2715 C36 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |