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  • The Oliver Stone Encyclopediaby James M. Welsh; Donald M. Whaley

    Scarecrow Press 2012; US$ 79.99

    Oliver Stone has written and directed many memorable films while also developing a reputation for tackling controversial subjects, such as the Turkish prison system ( Midnight Express ), the Vietnam war ( Platoon and Born on the Fourth of July ), insider trading ( Wall Street ), presidential assassination ( JFK ), and a voyeuristic media... more...

  • Video Versionsby Thomas L. Erskine; James M. Welsh

    ABC-CLIO 2000; US$ 119.00

    Many of our favorite films began as plays—some as well known as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and some not so well known as You've Got Mail's origin, a 1937 play Parfumerie by Miklos Laszlo. Video Versions identifies nearly 300 films and their theatrical origins, providing readers with an overview of the films and highlighting similarities... more...

  • Redefining Adaptation Studiesby Dennis Cutchins; Laurence Raw; James M. Welsh

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 44.99

    Transcending the literature/film paradigm of typical film adaptation courses, these essays focus on the idea of 'adaptation' and what it means in different socio-political contexts. This volume not only suggests how 'adaptation' might be used in different disciplines but how it might improve the learning experience for teachers and students alike. more...

  • The Pedagogy of Adaptationby Dennis Cutchins; Laurence Raw; James M. Welsh

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 44.99

    This collection of essays focuses on numerous contexts to emphasize why film adaptations matter to students of literature. Written by specialists in a variety of fields, ranging from film, radio, theater, and even language studies, it is the first such volume devoted exclusively to teaching adaptations from a practical, teacher-centered angle. more...

  • American Classic Screen Interviewsby John C. Tibbetts; James M. Welsh; Kevin Brownlow

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 44.99

    In American Classic Screen Interviews , editors John C. Tibbetts and James M. Welsh have assembled some of the most significant and memorable interviews conducted for the magazine over its ten-year history. This collection contains rare conversations with some of the brightest stars of yesteryear, as well as gifted filmmakers, celebrated animators,... more...

  • American Classic Screen Profilesby John C. Tibbetts; James M. Welsh; Ray Bradbury

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 39.99

    In American Classic Screen Profiles , editors John C. Tibbetts and James M. Welsh have assembled some of the most significant and memorable profiles written for the magazine over its ten-year history. This collection contains rare insights into some of the brightest stars of yesteryear, as well as gifted filmmakers, directors and craftsmen alike.... more...

  • Encyclopedia of Sports Filmsby K Edgington; Thomas Erskine; James M. Welsh

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 84.99

    In this reference volume, more than 200 fictional feature-length movies with a primary focus on an athletic endeavor are discussed, including comedies, dramas, and biopics. Brief summaries and credit information are provided for an additional 200 films, and appendixes include made-for-teleivion movies and documentaries. more...

  • American Classic Screen Featuresby John C. Tibbetts; James M. Welsh; Gene D. Phillips

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 49.99

    In American Classic Screen Features , editors John C. Tibbetts and James M. Welsh have assembled some of the most significant and memorable essays and critical pieces written for the magazine over its ten-year history. This collection contains fascinating accounts of Hollywood history including articles on Marilyn Monroe's first screen test,... more...

  • The Francis Ford Coppola Encyclopediaby James M. Welsh; Gene D. Phillips; Rodney F. Hill

    Scarecrow Press 2010; US$ 69.99

    Containing material on all of the films Coppola has played a role in, the entries in this encyclopedia focus on all aspects of Coppola's work and each entry is followed by a bibliography of published sources, both in print and online. more...

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