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Encyclopedias

Listed here is a selection of encyclopedias on a variety of film and television topics. You can search for other resources on the Library Search.

The Film Encyclopedia by Ephraim Katz; Ronald Dean Nolen
ISBN: 9780062026156

Publication Date: 2012

Considered the bible of the film industry, Katz's Encyclopedia features more then 7,500 entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking from directors, producers, actors, screenwriters, and cinematographers.
The Animated Film Encyclopedia by Graham Webb
ISBN: 1283099594

Publication Date: 2011

A comprehensive listing of animated films throughout the 20th century as well as animated portions of live action films. New to this edition is the discussion on CGI and its use in films such as Toy Story.
Encyclopedia of Television Pilots by Vincent Terrace
ISBN: 9781476678740

Publication Date: 2019

This reference work contains 2,740 alphabetically arranged television pilots. Each program included with story information, performer and character cast listings, producers, air dates, genre, and network or cable association.
Race in American Television by David J. Leonard (Editor); Stephanie Troutman Robbins (Editor)
ISBN: 1440843058

Publication Date: 2021

Covering five decades, this two-volume encyclopedia explores representations of people of color in American television.
The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia by Robert W. Pohle Jr.; Douglas C. Hart; Rita Pohle Baldwin
ISBN: 0810892693

Publication Date: 2017

In a career that spanned eight decades, Christopher Lee (1922-2015) appeared in more than 200 roles for film and television. This Encyclopedia includes entries about his vast roster and also contains the actor's insights on various productions.
The Encyclopedia of Film Composers by Thomas S. Hischak
ISBN: 1442245506

Publication Date: 2015

Contains a comprehensive list of a variety of compositions made for films.
Encyclopedia of Film Themes, Settings and Series by Richard B. Armstrong; Mary Willems Armstrong
ISBN: 0786445726

Publication Date: 2009