“Well-written and vigorously researched, this book will be of much value to scholars of the history of cinema, Puerto Rican history, sociology, and political science. It sheds new light on important aspects of Puerto Rico's early transition from a Spanish to a U.S. colony.”
— Margherita Tortora, Yale University
"Highly recommended."
— Choice
"The book makes a substantial contribution to the study of early Puerto Rican cinema and culture. Serving as a counterweight to traditional national histories of early cinema, it would make a great addition to syllabi in global film courses as well."
— Hispanic American Historical Review
"García-Crespo's professional, methodical approach is particularly to be emphasized....[A]n in-depth history of the film's beginnings in Puerto Rico."
— Rezensionen Medienwissenschaft
"This book brings into conversation a wide array of disciplines, methodologies, and fields of study, a quality that makes Early Puerto Rican Cinema an excellent choice for both undergraduate and graduate courses. García-Crespo offers a significant contribution not only to the field of Puerto Rican studies but also to media, culture, and Caribbean studies. The monograph is an excellent companion to previous works."
— Centro Journal
"García-Crespo's professional, methodical approach is particularly to be emphasized....[A]n in-depth history of the film's beginnings in Puerto Rico."
— Rezensionen Medienwissenschaft
“Well‐written and vigorously researched, this book will be of much value to scholars of the history of cinema, Puerto Rican history, sociology, and political science. It sheds new light on important aspects of Puerto Rico's early transition from a Spanish to a U.S. colony.”
— Margherita Tortora, Yale University
"This book brings into conversation a wide array of disciplines, methodologies, and fields of study, a quality that makes Early Puerto Rican Cinema an excellent choice for both undergraduate and graduate courses. García-Crespo offers a significant contribution not only to the field of Puerto Rican studies but also to media, culture, and Caribbean studies. The monograph is an excellent companion to previous works."
— Centro Journal
"The book makes a substantial contribution to the study of early Puerto Rican cinema and culture. Serving as a counterweight to traditional national histories of early cinema, it would make a great addition to syllabi in global film courses as well."
— Hispanic American Historical Review
"Highly recommended."
— Choice