Kristin Thompson has published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Film History (2002). The latest is The Frodo Franchise (2007).
Updated September 2026
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Film History
Kristin Thompson's most-read book.
Newest
The Frodo Franchise
Published 2007.
Non-fiction in order
Breaking the Glass Armor (1988)
The McGraw-Hill Film Viewer's Guide (2000)
Film History (2002)
The Frodo Franchise (2007)
Other books in order
Film History: An Introduction -- 2nd Ed
About Kristin Thompson
Kristin Thompson is an American film theorist and author whose research interests include the close formal analysis of films, the history of film styles, and "quality television," a genre akin to art film. She wrote two scholarly books in the 1980s which used an analytical technique called neoformalism. She also co-authored two widely used film studies textbooks with her husband David Bordwell.
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Kristin Thompson FAQ
- How many books has Kristin Thompson written?
- Kristin Thompson has published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kristin Thompson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Film History.
- What is Kristin Thompson's latest book?
- The Frodo Franchise (2007).
- What is Kristin Thompson's most famous book?
- Film History (2002) is Kristin Thompson's most widely read book.
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