Publications
What Made Cinema?
A collection of writing about early cinema and the many forms of spectacle that preceded it.
Robert Paul and the Origins of British Cinema
This book restores Britain’s pioneering filmmaker Robert Paul to his rightful place in cinema history, highlighting his key innovations and exploring the competitive, chaotic world of early film in the 1890s.
A Matter of Life and Death
This book explores A Matter of Life and Death(1946) as a visually stunning and deeply symbolic fantasy, highlighting its creators’ artistic vision, rich allegory, and lasting impact on British and global cinema.
Doctor Zhivago
This book explores Doctor Zhivago(1965) as an epic Russian love story and Cold War classic, tracing its production, reception, and the legacy of its source novel.
The Art of Film: John Box and Production Design
John Box, one of British cinema’s most influential production designers, won a record four Academy Awards and four BAFTAs for his visionary work. This book offers a unique insight into his creative process and lasting impact on film design.
Spaces: Exploring Spatial Experiences of Representation and Reception in Screen Media
This collection explores cinema as a spatial art, transporting audiences beyond their immediate surroundings. From John Ford’s vast landscapes to Chantal Akerman’s confined interiors and the immersive potential of Virtual Reality, the essays examine how screen media reshape our perception of space, place, and movement in both classic and contemporary film.
Arrows of Desire: Films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers, revolutionized British cinema with bold storytelling and striking visuals. From The Life and Death of Colonel Blimpto The Red Shoes, their visionary work remains influential and celebrated worldwide.