The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration on Film and Television, Volume 1

Name: The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration on Film and Television, Volume 1
Brand: McFarland
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By John Atkins

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This book examines in detail for the first time the screen legacy of the great Irish-born Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922). It encompasses the pioneering expedition films he made from 1909 to 1922 and the documentary and drama productions he has inspired since then. The book provides a unique and original approach to understanding Shackleton, including the first comprehensive account of the original Antarctic documentary film (now lost) that recorded the achievements of the 1908-09 Nimrod expedition. Drawing on much original source material (films, diaries, contemporary newspapers, and journals) that has not been unearthed by previous authors, this volume presents a fresh perspective and includes a filmography with more than 100 entries spanning 1908 to 2024.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 270
Release Date:: 2025-07-20
Publication Date:: 2025-09-11
Publisher:: McFarland
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1476696853
ISBN13:: 9781476696850
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 514 g
Height:: 178 cm
Width:: 254 cm
Thickness:: 15 cm

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