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Images of Archaeology in Popular Film with a Filmography

By: David Howard Day

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Hardcover | 10 April 1997

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Covers the archaeological content of approximately 120 popular films, most of which have been produced in the United States since 1912. A unique feature is the inclusion of archaeologically significant dialogue from films that reveal how the industry portrays archaeology. Key words at the top of each page in the filmography allow readers to locate a particular film by title. Extensive commentaries appear for the newer pictures while briefer remarks are found for older films.

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...entertaining reading...turns up a number of unsuspected gems...the discursive section of the book is easy to read and contains many interesting snippets.--Viewfinder

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Non-Fiction Archaeology Arts & Entertainment Film, TV & Radio Specific Films Film Guides & Reviews Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Encyclopaedias & Reference Works Reference Works Film Theory & Criticism

Preface
Real Archaeology and Reel Archaeology
Introduction: A Cinematic Expedition	p. 3
What Is It That Real Archaeologists Do? An Overview	p. 5
Depictions of Archaeologists on the Silver Screen	p. 11
The Moment of Discovery	p. 21
Going Public: Announcing Archaeological Finds	p. 25
Obsessions: Is Archaeological Work Addictive?	p. 27
Disposition of the Finds	p. 29
From the Mouths of Archaeologists: Memorable Quotes from the Silver Screen	p. 33
Conclusion: The Profession, Reel to Real	p. 39
The Filmography
Romancing the Moviegoer: A Word about Film Reviews	p. 47
Chronological Listing of Popular Films Featuring Archaeologists	p. 49
The Reviews (Alphabetical by film title)	p. 55
Bibliography	p. 193
Index	p. 195
About the Author	p. 203
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Treasure Hard to Attain

Images of Archaeology in Popular Film with a Filmography

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Industry Reviews

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