Pittsburgh has been part of the film industry since the days of silent film. Yet, it was not until the 1951 classic Angels in the Outfield--set at Forbes Field--that the Steel City had its first major role on the silver screen. Greater Pittsburgh's film and television industry has since produced everything from the beloved children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to the cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Most recently, Christopher Nolan has chosen to set the conclusion to his Batman trilogy in the city. From the first nickelodeon and "film row" of those early days to the locations an... Read More
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Pittsburgh has been part of the film industry since the days of silent film. Yet, it was not until the 1951 classic Angels in the Outfield--set at Forbes Field--that the Steel City had its first major role on the silver screen. Greater Pittsburgh's film and television industry has since produced everything from the beloved children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to the cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Most recently, Christopher Nolan has chosen to set the conclusion to his Batman trilogy in the city. From the first nickelodeon and "film row" of those early days to the locations an... Read More
Pittsburgh has been part of the film industry since the days of silent film. Yet, it was not until the 1951 classic Angels in the Outfield--set at Forbes Field--that the Steel City had its first major role on the silver screen. Greater Pittsburgh's film and television industry has since produced everything from the beloved children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to the cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Most recently, Christopher Nolan has chosen to set the conclusion to his Batman trilogy in the city. From the first nickelodeon and "film row" of those early days to the locations and cutting-edge sets of today, local author John Tiech takes a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh cinema.
Details
Pages: 176
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 17th July 2012
State: Pennsylvania
Illustration Note: Color sigs / inserts
ISBN: 9781609497095
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism ART / Film & Video
Reviews
"It's a handy and fascinating tour through our own Tinsel Town." --Kristofer Collins, Pittsburgh Magazine
"Film and television buffs will find this book interesting." --Al Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine
"In 'Pittsburgh Film History,' subtitled 'On Set in the Steel City,' he [Tiech] chronicles the scores of movies for TV and the big screen made here. Many are recent notables, as with 'The Dark Knight Rises,' but he also mentions TV titles such as 'Silent Witness' with Valerie Bertinelli, 'Criminal Justice' starring Forest Whitaker and 'Bump in the Night' featuring Christopher Reeve." --Barbara Vancheri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Author Bio
John Tiech is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area and an English college instructor. At a very young age, he had a passion for film and television. After a decade of research, he is one of very few individuals with the extensive and accurate knowledge about the history of Pittsburgh cinema. He is friends with many members of the Pittsburgh film community and has even been part of local movie productions such as The Dark Knight Rises and Won't Back Down.
Pittsburgh has been part of the film industry since the days of silent film. Yet, it was not until the 1951 classic Angels in the Outfield--set at Forbes Field--that the Steel City had its first major role on the silver screen. Greater Pittsburgh's film and television industry has since produced everything from the beloved children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to the cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Most recently, Christopher Nolan has chosen to set the conclusion to his Batman trilogy in the city. From the first nickelodeon and "film row" of those early days to the locations and cutting-edge sets of today, local author John Tiech takes a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh cinema.
Pages: 176
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 17th July 2012
State: Pennsylvania
Illustrations Note: Color sigs / inserts
ISBN: 9781609497095
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism ART / Film & Video
"It's a handy and fascinating tour through our own Tinsel Town." --Kristofer Collins, Pittsburgh Magazine
"Film and television buffs will find this book interesting." --Al Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine
"In 'Pittsburgh Film History,' subtitled 'On Set in the Steel City,' he [Tiech] chronicles the scores of movies for TV and the big screen made here. Many are recent notables, as with 'The Dark Knight Rises,' but he also mentions TV titles such as 'Silent Witness' with Valerie Bertinelli, 'Criminal Justice' starring Forest Whitaker and 'Bump in the Night' featuring Christopher Reeve." --Barbara Vancheri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
John Tiech is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area and an English college instructor. At a very young age, he had a passion for film and television. After a decade of research, he is one of very few individuals with the extensive and accurate knowledge about the history of Pittsburgh cinema. He is friends with many members of the Pittsburgh film community and has even been part of local movie productions such as The Dark Knight Rises and Won't Back Down.
