Background in print encyclopedias and databases
Film sources are scattered among the 790's (entertainment), the 800's (when considered as "literature" of a certain culture), and other areas. Could be in Reference, General Stacks, or Oversize (all on the 1st floor). This is what you'll get in these encyclopedias:
- Lists of films
- Overviews and critical receptions of films
- Context of films in history and society
- Keyword ideas
- Background info
- Source recommendations
Top print film encyclopedias:
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