Life through a lens
Osmond Borradaile
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Life through a lens
Published
2002
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Pages
224
ISBN-10
0773522972
Description
"Life Through a Lens is Osmond Borradaile's account of his experiences with the movies - from his childhood encounter with an exploding nickelodeon show, to his apprenticeship as a lab technician in Hollywood's Jessie Lasky Studios, to becoming director of photography for Paramount Pictures. The personal journey of a great adventurer and artist, Life Through a Lens details how "Bordie" thrived on the evolving technical demands of an art form in constant flux that changed forever the way we view the world and ourselves."--BOOK JACKET
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Life through a lens?
This edition of Life through a lens has approximately 224 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 Life through a lens?
For most readers, Life through a lens typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 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 Life through a lens?
The estimated word count for Life through a lens is approximately 56,000 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 Life through a lens?
Life through a lens was written by Osmond Borradaile.
When was Life through a lens published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.