Central New York, including Rochester and Syracuse, played an important role in the development of film and cinema, and this book outlines the inventions and innovations that occurred in this region. Keim (Syracuse U. Film Studies Center) and Marc, the editor of Syracuse University Magazine document these vital contributions, such as George Eastman's patent for perforated celluloid film as well as the first public film projection, which took place in Syracuse in 1896. Plenty of period photographs are included in this book, which should be particularly interesting to film historians and students alike. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)