I missed a lot of this thread while our computer was down, but I notice Cal Pryluck's mention of English writing by Sergei Eisenstein and I'd like to recommend _Lessons with Eisenstein_, a transcription of lectures he gave on a trip to the US. I read it in grad school and found it fascinating and of immediate practical value to me as a student of video production. I realize this may have been mentioned or have no relation to the original subject, but it really is an exceptional book. David ****************************************************************************** David Kintsfather | PHONE: (610) 683-4497 Dept. of Telecommunications | FAX: (610) 683-4659 Kutztown University | INTERNET: [log in to unmask] PO Box 730 | "We need not think alike to love alike." Kutztown, PA 19530-0730 | Francis David ******************************************************************************