Ventura, David: Film Music in Focus 2nd Edition

A guide to performing arts events in the UK & Ireland

Film Music in Focus is a fascinating and varied journey through the world of film music. It not only explains the origins of composing for film and cinema, but covers many key film genres, including horror, sci-fi, romance, documentary and world film, and investigates the role of the composer in each.

- Fully-revised and updated second edition
- The latest significant releases and new insights are featured, including the film blockbuster Atonement
- A brand new chapter on world film
- Full-colour throughout, plus a revised glossary and a brand new index

As well as a guide for the general reader who has an interest in the genre, this book will be of great value to students on a number of arts and humanities courses, from music to media studies; A level to Diploma and even university.