The Documentary Handbook (Media Practice)

One of the first practical guides to documentary available, this handbook includes interviews, case studies and illustrations and presents a critical introduction to the documentary film, its theory and changing practices. From the cinematic releases of Michael Moore to the low-budget Video Nation and from educational works to Big Brother , The Documentary Handbook takes a thematic approach to documentary, including chapters for all the myriad forms we watch today. The book charts the evolution of documentary from screen art to core television genre, its metamorphosis into many different types of factual TV programme and its current emergence in forms of new media. The Documentary Handbook includes: interviews with documentary professionals case studies, examples and illustrations a filmography of key works expert briefings giving clear technical advice.Lee-Wright, Peter is the author of 'The Documentary Handbook (Media Practice)', published 2009 under ISBN 9780415434010 and ISBN 0415434017.