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An impressive...resource noteworthy for its large number of listings, its up-to-date ordering, price information, & other special features...--PUBLIC LIBRARIES. "...one of the largest directories of this type..."--BOOKLIST. "...the essential reference for gaining access to the entire video market today."--THE BIG REEL. "...a valuable tool..."--VIDEO BUSINESS. This comprehensive, three-volume reference--especially for libraries, schools & video resource centers--gives you the best picture of the full range of video available to make selection & collection development easier. Covering over 85,000 videos--thousands more than other references--this up-to-date hardbound directory lists virtually every one of them in all formats: VHS, Beta 3/4", U-matic, 8mm, & laser disc. No other source can match BOWKER'S COMPLETE VIDEO DIRECTORY, 1993 for: *PRACTICALITY--BOWKER'S COMPLETE VIDEO DIRECTORY offers separate volumes (ENTERTAINMENT & EDUCATION/SPECIAL INTEREST) for ready focus on the types of videos you need for your collection *COMPREHENSIVENESS--Bowker brings you thousands more available videos than any other source *VALUE--BOWKER'S COMPLETE VIDEO DIRECTORY is significantly less expensive than the competition *DIVERSITY--Bowker gives you ordering information on more foreign, Spanish-language, children's, silent, & feature films than anyone else; includes full series & performance rights information, & notes international standards, such as PAL & SECAM, where applicable *SELECTION GUIDANCE--provides information on preview tapes when available *ACCESS--BOWKER'S COMPLETE VIDEO DIRECTORY contains a variety of indexes for ease of research, including Title, Genre, Cast/Director, & more. As a reference tool...as a selection guide...for complete ordering information & valuable acquisition assistance...depend on BOWKER'S COMPLETE VIDEO DIRECTORY 1993.