Secret Cinema and the Immersive Experience Industry
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Publishing Details
Secret Cinema and the Immersive Experience Industry
By (Author) Sarah Atkinson
By (author) Helen W. Kennedy
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
1st January 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Film: styles and genres
Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills
384.84
Physical Properties
Hardback
280
Width 156mm, Height 234mm, Spine 17mm
585g
Description
This book presents a comprehensive history and analysis of Secret Cinema the leading producer of large-scale immersive experiences in the UK.
It examines how the company has evolved over twelve years from an experimental and artisanal organisation to a global leader in the field. The book focuses on the UK in late-2019, a point at which the immersive sector had grown significantly through its increasing contribution to GDP and its widespread recognition as a legitimate cultural offering. It captures an organisation and a sector transitioning from marginal and subcultural roots to a commodifiable and commercial form, now with recognisable professional roles and practices, which has contributed to the establishment of an immersive experience industry of national importance and global reach.
Author Bio
Sarah Atkinson is Professor of Screen Media at Kings College London
Helen W. Kennedy is Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Nottingham
