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The Fantasy Film provides a clear and compelling overview of this revitalized and explosively popular film genre.
- Includes analyses of a wide range of films, from early classics such as The Wizard of Oz and Harvey to Spiderman and Shrek, and blockbuster series such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Harry Potter films
- Provides in-depth historical and critical overviews of the genre
- Fully illustrated with screen shots from key films
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