The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures by Paul Fischer
A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies
Set in the late 19th century, this gripping narrative delves into the life of Louis Le Prince, a pioneering inventor whose groundbreaking work in motion pictures predates the Lumière brothers and Thomas Edison. The story unfolds like a mystery, exploring the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Le Prince's sudden disappearance in 1890, just as he was on the brink of unveiling his revolutionary invention to the world. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book paints a portrait of a visionary whose contributions to cinema were nearly lost to history, while also examining the competitive and often cutthroat world of early film innovation.
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- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
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- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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