Scarecrow Press
Pages: 267
Trim: 5½ x 8¾
978-0-8108-1818-7 • Hardback • January 1991 • $93.00 • (£72.00)
Schwartz demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the post-WWII Spanish cinema. In fact, he delivers more than his title promises....There is no better commentary in English on the Spanish cinema.
— Choice Reviews
Fills a crying need in this inexplicably long-ignored area. Bountifully illustrated, the work is bound to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in cinema from Spain. An invaluable compendium of data not available before to Anglo audiences.
— Variety
Some fine research and legwork went into this volume...Valuable study.
— American Reference Books Annual
Schwartz demonstrates his impressive knowledge of Spanish cinema as well as his affection and esteem for many of its outstanding creators....Large number and high quality of the illustrations...
— Latin America In Books
The book's clear organization...and two indexes make it an easy-to-use reference tool.
— Rocky Mountain Review Of Language and Literatu
Provides an interesting introduction to a national cinema almost unknown in the United States.
— Communication Booknotes Quarterly
A very useful survey....Excellently illustrated with stills, and well documented...
— Film Review Annual
This book presents essays on virtually every Spanish film director. Has interesting facts regarding the the Spanish cinema.
— Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education