A Certain Tendency of the Hollywood Cinema, 1930-1980

The paperback edition of this book is in good condition. The cover shows minor wear along the edges, and the pages are clean with no markings or inscriptions. The binding remains strong, ensuring the book's durability for future readers. There is no dust jacket, as is typical for this format.

A Certain Tendency of the Hollywood Cinema, 1930-1980 by Robert B. Ray, published by Princeton University Press in 1985, is a significant work in film studies. This edition, printed in Princeton, New Jersey, delves into the evolution of Hollywood cinema over five decades, providing a critical analysis of its trends and tendencies. The book is available in both cloth and paper formats, with the paper edition carrying ISBN 0-691-10174-4. Robert B. Ray, a respected figure in film criticism, examines the interplay between Hollywood's commercial imperatives and artistic ambitions. This book is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of cinema history, offering insights into the industry's development from the 1930s to the 1980s. The paperback edition is in good condition, with some wear typical of its age but no significant damage.