Thailand's Movie Theatres: Relics, Ruins and The Romance of Escape by Philip Jab

Description: Thailand's Movie Theatres by Philip Jablon In bringing together his poignant photographs and the ephemera of a vanished culture, this book records an irreplaceable slice of social, cultural and movie history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the 1950s and 1960s, movie theatres across Thailand were important architectural statements and centres of social and cultural life. At a time when few houses had electricity, the local movie theatre was where people came together, irrespective of class or occupation. In todays era of shopping-mall multiplexes and movies streamed on personal devices, the popularity of the standalone cinema has become a thing of legend; few remember the once-familiar scenes of overflowing crowds spilling out onto the streets or frantic ticket buyers thrusting fists full of cash through small ticket windows. In 2008, Philip Jablon, then studying for a Masters degree in Thailand, began recording the demise of the countrys standalone cinemas. In bringing together his poignant photographs and the ephemera of a vanished culture, such as highly collectible hand-painted Thai movie posters, this book records an irreplaceable slice of social, cultural and movie history. It is introduced by Kong Rithdee, writer, documentary film-maker, and long-time movie critic for the Bangkok Post newspaper. 300 colour images Table of Contents Preface 9Introduction 11Chapter 1 – Early Days of Cinema: From Siam to Thailand 16Pre-World War II Theatres 18State-built Theatres 30Chapter 2 – The Boom Years: 1961-1981 36Double-feature Cinemas 110Chapter 3 – The Latecomers of Isan 134Chapter 4 – Over the Mekong: Laos 144Chapter 5 – Behind the Scenes 160The Projectionists 162The Dubbers 170The Painters 176Epilogue 190Acknowledgements 192Index to Movie Theatres 194Index to Movie Posters 196 Review Philip Jablons Thailands Movie Theatres: Relics, Ruins and The Romance of Escape showcases an American photographers decade-long quest to document the unique buildings in the country. - The Hollywood Reporter Long Description In the 1950s and 1960s, movie theaters across Thailand were important architectural statements and centers of social and cultural life. At a time when few houses had electricity, the local movie theater was where people came together, irrespective of class or occupation. In todays era of shopping-mall multiplexes and movies streamed on personal devices, the popularity of the standalone cinema has become a thing of legend; few remember the once-familiar scenes of overflowing crowds spilling out onto the streets or frantic ticket buyers thrusting fists full of cash through small ticket windows.In 2008, Philip Jablon (who now resides in Philadelphia, PA), then studying for a Masters degree in Thailand, began recording the demise of the countrys standalone cinemas. In bringing together his poignant photographs and the ephemera of a vanished culture, such as highly collectible hand-painted Thai movie posters, this book records an irreplaceable slice of social, cultural and movie history. It is introduced by Kong Rithdee, writer, documentary film-maker, and long-time movie critic for the Bangkok Post newspaper. Review Quote Philip Jablons Thailands Movie Theatres: Relics, Ruins and The Romance of Escape showcases an American photographers decade-long quest to document the unique buildings in the country. Details ISBN6164510236 Pages 208 Publisher River Books Year 2019 ISBN-10 6164510236 ISBN-13 9786164510234 Format Paperback Imprint River Books Country of Publication Thailand Illustrations 300 Illustrations, color DEWEY 791.4309593 Language English Publication Date 2019-08-28 UK Release Date 2019-08-28 Author Philip Jablon Subtitle Relics, Ruins and The Romance of Escape Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:146738668;

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