June 13, 2011 at 8:34 pm
”This book by SP Mackenzie apparently examines in depth for the first time the origins, development, and reception of the major dramatic screen representations of ‘The Few’ in the Battle of Britain produced over the past seventy years”.
Has anyone got an idea if this book is worth reading ?
Cheers !
By: Sky High - 14th June 2011 at 09:34
Sounds interesting – thank you, I will try to get a copy.
By: JDK - 14th June 2011 at 08:19
It’s really a collection of essays rather than a single narrative, IIRC. Read it when it came out, and it was worthwhile IMHO. I lent it to a friend recently, who also enjoyed it.
By: DazDaMan - 13th June 2011 at 23:25
I’ve got a copy of it, and I’ll reiterate the above comments.
By: rebellnic - 13th June 2011 at 22:56
battle of britain on screen
I’ve a copy and I’d say it’s worth a read. Covers film & t.v. ranging from Lion Has Wings to Peice of Cake and A Perfect Hero. A different slant on interpretation of the battle and particularly interesting to see how public opinion of the event changed over time and was reflected in film / t.v. and viewing figures.