Body Shots
Jonathan Auerbach
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Body Shots
Published
October 9, 2007
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
214
ISBN-13
9780520252936
ISBN-10
0520252934
Description
"This original and compelling book places the body at the center of cinema's first decade and challenges the idea that for early audiences, the new medium's fascination rested on visual spectacle for its own sake. Instead, as Jonathan Auerbach argues, it was the human form in motion that most profoundly shaped early cinema. Auerbach analyzes films that reveal anxieties and preoccupations about persons on public display--both exceptional figures, such as the 1896 presidential candidate William McKinley, and ordinary people caught by the movie camera in their daily routines. He examines the kinetics of vocalization--how sound in these brief (silent) films was visually registered by way of mouth and lips--and movement, that is, how bodies traversed space to create the first multishot fictional narratives. He closes with a meditation on early cinema and death (when the body stops moving) and considers the implications his analysis poses for new media and technology studies."--Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Body Shots?
This edition of Body Shots has approximately 214 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Body Shots?
For most readers, Body Shots typically takes between 4h 28m and 2h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Body Shots?
The estimated word count for Body Shots is approximately 53,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Body Shots?
Body Shots was written by Jonathan Auerbach.
When was Body Shots published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 9, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.