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Lura Sanborn February 1st, 2011

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film, 4th edition by David Thomson,  Knopf, 2009.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 T38N

A biographical catalog of international (yet mostly Western) actors.

Examples include: Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Jeff Daniels, Heinosuke Gosho, Vivien Leigh

Helpful for: Humanities, Film Studies, Theater

Tags: Film, Film Studies, Humanities, New Reference Book, reference, Research, theater

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Lura Sanborn February 9th, 2010

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television by John Kenneth Muir, McFarland, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 M91S

A one-volume guide discussing superheroes from American film and television.  Each article focuses on a particular superhero, their history, creation and appearance in TV and/or film(s).  When applicable, a complete TV episode-by-episode synopsis follows each entry.

Examples include:

• The Amazing Spider-Man
• The Ambiguously Gay Duo
• The Bionic Woman
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Doctor Strange
• Swamp Thing

Helpful for:  Humanities IV, Art, Gender Studies, Social History, Pop Culture, Superhero Fans

Tags: Art, Film, gender studies, Humanities, Humanities IV, Movies, New Reference Book, Pop Culture, reference, Social History, Superheroes, TV, Wonder Woman

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