Audissino, Emilio,

John Williams's film music : Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the return of the classical Hollywood music style / Emilio Audissino. - xxvi, 317 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm. - Wisconsin film studies . - Wisconsin film studies. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

John Williams is one of the most renowned film composers in history. He has penned unforgettable scores for Star Wars, the Indiana Jones series, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Superman, and countless other films. Fans flock to his many concerts, and with forty-eight Academy Award nominations as of 2013, he is the second-most Oscar-nominated person after Walt Disney. This book explores William's work and career.

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Williams, John, 1932- --Criticism and interpretation.


Boston Pops Orchestra.


Jaws (Motion picture)
Star wars (Motion picture)
Raiders of the lost ark (Motion picture)


Motion picture music--History and criticism.

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