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Henry Mancini : reinventing film music / John Caps.

Author/creator Caps, John
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2012.
Description278 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index.
LCCN 2011027788
ISBN9780252036736 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0252036735 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780252093845 (e-book)
ISBN0252093844 (e-book)
Standard identifier# 40020553269

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.M2715 C36 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold