TABLE OF CONTENTS: (1) Making Books (1947) – This fascinating film shows the book publishing process from start to finish, including authorship, editing, typing, binding, etc… Length: 11 minutes (2) The Librarian (1947) – This is an informational/vocational film from 1947 that displays the different roles of the librarian, delving specifically into some of the different employment opportunities at a library. Length: 11 minutes (3) The Bookbinder (1961) – Handmade book binding is a real craft, and this old union film shows the intricacies of the process in detail. The book making process has changed so much in 45 years, and this great film is an ode to the romantic aspects of traditional book binding techniques. Length: 14 minutes (4) Build Your Vocabulary (1948) – The basis of books are the words within, and this 1948 social guidance film shows a father learning the value of books, reading and improved vocabulary from his son. Length: 11 minutes
Included Films:
Making Books
Making Books
Produced: 1947
Length: 11 Minutes
Making Books elaborately explains the process of producing books. A collaborative process, it takes many different people to work on getting just one book made. Each line must be typed and specifically made out of metal so that it can print onto countless sheets of paper. While there is an equal ratio of machines to men working at the factory, the amount of steps needed to be taken will astound viewers! A great informational film, Making Books explains in utmost detail how each page comes together to create a full sized manuscript.
The Librarian
The Librarian
Produced: 1947
Length: 11 Minutes
What truly makes a librarian? This vintage film explains the two necessary aspects of an individual to allow them to be a successful librarian. Those two traits are: a love for books, as well as a love for all kinds of people. The Librarian shows different kinds of libraries across the country, as well as the people who use it. It states that a good librarian should be comfortable in any setting, whether it’s working with children who are just beginning to read, or professional scholars who are performing important research. An occupation that seeks out just the right kind of individual, the film values those that devote their time to the enjoyment of books.
Bookbinders
Bookbinders
Produced: 1961
Length: 14 Minutes
A book is just a book right? Something slapped together without time or thought? That may be the case with todays manufacturing and printing press techniques but that was not always the case. Book binding was an art that those who perfected the craft were immensely proud to have as a career. The film claims that history itself began with the written word. What were the deeds of man without the historian to pen them on papyrus and slate? And what are those words if they are not preserved in some lasting medium? Bookbinders shows the process of not only making books with the top of the line printing presses of the 1960s, but the art of preserving books from centuries ago. From a series of films aimed at getting young people interested about different types of jobs, this serves as a wonderful look into book making. And what could be more noble? After all, this is a profession that truly makes the pen mightier than the sword.
Build Your Vocabulary
Build Your Vocabulary
Produced: 1948
Length: 11 Minutes
In this video a father learns important lessons from his son about the value of having a well rounded vocabulary. Mr. Willis tries to present his idea of having a more useful park at the town board meeting, but people are not interested because he cannot express himself well. His public speaking anxiety grows and haunts him.When Mr. Willis arrives home his son asks him to read his term paper. Mr. Willis is shocked at how well his son articulates his thoughts and how much he varies his word usage. His son explains the purpose of building vocabulary: he actively tries to learn new words so that having a large vocabulary can help when writing term papers, speaking to groups, and carrying on every day conversations with individuals.Mr. Willis attempts to become a vocabulary builder. There are some campy and bizarre moments as Mr. Willis begins the process of learning new words. He has an internal battle with himself that is eerie and weird. After Mr. Willis begins actively expanding his vocabulary, he notices many differences in his life. The town board begins to take his ideas seriously, he is more expressive, and understands everyday conversations better. Words and their meanings affect our actions everyday and having a varied vocabulary is an important step in having a successful future. This film contains strategies for teaching vocabulary and preferred word usage with a funky, vintage dynamic.
