The Grammar of Television Production Author:Desmond Davis and John Elliot Desmod Davis's admirable and aptly titled handbook fills a gap and is a worthy memorial to one of television's most knowledgeable pioneers. Everything extraneous has been cut away and we are brought face to face with basic principles. The most experienced among us is soon arrested by the explanation of some error of which we are guilty. To my mi... more »nd, this book is essential for the new producer and invaluable as a jog to the memory of the oldest hand. Equally valuable is the fact that, as well as being attrctive and amusing to read, it is easy to use as a reference.« less