DescriptionThe Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design of the book allows the reader to navigate their way around key genres, movements, and techniques with ease. Accessible, concise, and fun to read, this pocket guide will give moviegoers a new way to enjoy their favorite films and to discover new ones to watch.About the AuthorIan Haydn Smith is the editor of Curzon Magazine and the BFIs Filmmaker Magazine. He has written and broadcast widely on film and photography.