Sounding Funny: Sound and Comedy Cinema Contributor(s): Evans, Mark (Editor), Hayward, Philip (Editor) |
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ISBN: 178179099X ISBN-13: 9781781790991 Publisher: Equinox Publishing OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | History & Criticism - General - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Television - General |
Dewey: 791.450 |
LCCN: 2014044378 |
Series: Genre, Music and Sound |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.6" W x 9.4" (1.65 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Comedy has been a feature of cinema since its inception. From mickey-moused accompaniments to slapstick scenes, ironic musical statements, clever musical allusions and jokes, well-worn sound effects, and even laugh tracks, sound has been integral to the development of the comedy on screen. This volume covers all aspects of sound (including dialogue) and music as they have been utilised in comedy film. The volume looks at various subsets of the 'comedy film' from the post-War period, including black comedy, romantic comedy, slapstick, dialogue comedy, parody and spoofs. This volume aims to explore the way in which music and sound articulate humour, create comedic situations and direct comedic identifications for viewer/listeners. |