The Classic Film Scripts series or screen play series is a must for any serious videophile. These books separate the video into its basic constituencies and allow one to understand what the subliminal shots are supposed to portray. Even the background sounds are described.
Contents A note on this edition
Metropolis: the film and the book by Paul M. Jensen
Industrialism and totalitarianism, by Siegfried Kracauer
Credits and cast
"Metropolis"
The section on Film and book give some insight to the UFA studios and their way of thinking.
Siegfried Kracauer also wrote the book "From Caligari to Hitler" see my review (ISBN: 0691025053) "A psychological history of The German film, December 17, 2001"
More than just a reference you will become intrigued as you are reading. This book is worth it for the still pictures alone.
