What Is Cinema? Vol. 1 Summary and Reviews

What Is Cinema? Vol. 1
by Andre Bazin

What Is Cinema? Vol. 1
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Author: Andre Bazin
Translator: Hugh Gray
Introduction: Jean Renoir
Foreword: Dudley Andrew
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-12-13
ISBN: 0520242270
Number of pages: 207
Publisher: University of California Press

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Book Review: Classic writing on cinema
Summary: 5 Stars

I would like to offer a different perspective on this particular edition. Theodoros Natsinas writes a very persuasive review detailing the translations of Bazin's work. However, I think it's important to understand that Hugh Gray was the foremost proponent of Bazin's theoretical work in the USA, as well as an accomplished scholar himself. Considering that point, it seems that Gray is actually in the best position to translate Bazin due to his intimate understanding. It's always important to remember that translation is an art and it's never as simple as translating a sentence word-by-word.

I'm sure Natsinas has reviewed the French and English in more detail than I have, but my experience with Gray's translation has been very favorable. The main point in writing this review is to encourage prospective readers to go ahead and read these volumes. I held off buying them on Natsinas' recommendation, but I feel it's overly harsh and (no offense) misleading.

Regardless - they're the only translations we have. Most Bazin in anthologies use the Gray translations, so like it or not, it's the version everyone is reading in English. I say, buy and enjoy.

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