{"title":"Series: Screen and Cinema","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eScreen and Cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e series delves into the art and philosophy behind visual storytelling, exploring the mechanics that captivate audiences and shape cultural narratives. Readers will find thoughtful discussions that intersect with diverse fields such as psychology, business, and history, revealing the broader impact of cinema beyond the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining insight with creativity, this collection appeals to both enthusiasts and scholars. Through a blend of theoretical analysis and engaging content, it invites reflection on how moving images influence perception, identity, and society across time and genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"citizen-kane-by-orson-welles-9780413771872","title":"Citizen Kane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete screenplay of one of the world's most famous and controversial films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA definitive chronicle of the making of the film\u003c\/em\u003e - Sheridan Morley, \u003cem\u003eFilms \u0026amp; Filming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete companion to \u003cem\u003eCitizen Kane\u003c\/em\u003e - the film that was \"designed to shock\" (Kenneth Tynan) - one of the best-loved and best-known movies in the history of Hollywood and still the most staggering film debut ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only was this Orson Welles's first film as actor and director, but most of the cast were also new to the cinema. Yet, so controversial was the subject matter that an $842,000 bribe and the concentrated wrath of the Hearst newspaper empire combined in an attempt to strangle its distribution. The authorship of the film is still a subject of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePauline Kael's long essay, \"Raising Kane\", dissects a maze of Hollywood lore to re-evaluate these and many other fascinating stories about the making of this remarkable film. Her account is followed by the original screenplay, illustrated with stills and frame enlargements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitizen Kane\u003c\/em\u003e revolutionised film-making, and the question of its authorship is as important to the cinema as that of Hamlet to the theatre. Pauline Kael explains how the picture came to be made and concludes that the man most responsible for its creation was not Welles but Herman J. Mankiewicz. - Kenneth Tynan, \u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596008440044,"sku":"9780413771872","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780413771872-citizen-kane.jpg?v=1777912768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-screen-and-cinema.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}