Stone (Hispanic studies and film, U. of Wales, Aberystwyth) assesses the history of Spanish cinema from the Franco years to recent times. The volume's nine chapters cover early Spanish cinema, Basque cinema, childhood and sex in Spanish cinema, and such directors as Carlos Saura, ElTas Querejeta, and Julio Medem, among others. The book includes b&w film stills. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)