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The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures

A True Tale of Obsession, Murder and the Movies
By Paul Fischer
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Set in the late 19th century, The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures by Paul Fischer explores the fascinating true story of Louis Le Prince, a pioneer of film whose groundbreaking work predated the arrival of the Lumière brothers and Thomas Edison. The narrative brings to life Le Prince's quest to create the first truly moving images, while delving into the mystery of his inexplicable disappearance just as he was poised for international fame. This tale blends innovation with intrigue, capturing a pivotal moment in the history of cinema.
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You might enjoy this fascinating journey through the life of a pioneering filmmaker who shaped the motion picture industry. It's perfect for anyone intrigued by the intersection of history, innovation, and the arts, offering a captivating glimpse into the creative mind and the era that sparked modern cinema.

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The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures

Who killed the inventor of the motion picture camera - and why?

The 'thrilling' true story of the mysterious disappearance of Louis Le Prince'

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In 1888, Louis Le Prince shot the world's first motion picture in Leeds, England.

In 1890, weeks before the public unveiling of his camera and projector— a year before Thomas Edison announced that he had invented a motion picture camera—Le Prince stepped on a train in France and disappeared without a trace. He was never seen or heard from again. No body was ever found.

Le Prince's family were convinced Edison had stolen Louis's work, and so they sued the most famous inventor in the world. By the time the lawsuit was over, Le Prince's own son was dead under suspicious circumstances—and modern Hollywood was being born.

Paul Fischer's new book, The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures, excavates one of the Victorian age's great unsolved mysteries and, in the process, offers a revelatory rewriting of the birth of motion pictures.

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The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures by Paul Fischer has been praised for its intriguing exploration of the life of Louis Le Prince, a little-known yet significant figure in the development of early cinema. The book is described as a riveting narrative that combines elements of historical investigation and mystery. Reviews commend Fischer's meticulous research and engaging storytelling, which brings to light the enigmatic disappearance of Le Prince and repositions him within the annals of motion picture history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571348640

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 655g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Paul Fischer was born in Saudi Arabia. He is the author of A KIM JONG-IL PRODUCTION, the true story of the kidnapping of two South Korean filmmakers to Kim Jong-Il's North Korea, which was translated into fourteen languages, nominated for the Crime Writers' Association Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award, and chosen as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR and Library Journal. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Narwhal, the Independent, the Guardian, SyfyWire, and Bright Wall / Dark Room among others

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