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David Macaulay: Castle DVD

$24.99
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Item #: WB2512
CASTLE combines colorful animation with live-action documentary sequences to tell the story of a 13th-century Welsh castle. Author David Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated the best-selling book of the same title, leads viewers on a castle tour, explaining its cultural and sociological significance and its architectural design. Detailed animation dramatizes the building of the castle and portrays the lifestyle of ... More
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CASTLE combines colorful animation with live-action documentary sequences to tell the story of a 13th-century Welsh castle. Author David Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated the best-selling book of the same title, leads viewers on a castle tour, explaining its cultural and sociological significance and its architectural design. Detailed animation dramatizes the building of the castle and portrays the lifestyle of the early inhabitants.

Producer: Mark Olshaker, Larry Klein
Production Year: 1986
Copyright Year: 1983
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 60 minutes
Language Track: English
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4x3 Full Screen

3 Reviews
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Kay J.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
05/20/22
Good history
Review by Kay J. on 05/20/22 review stating Good history
Used to have this on VHS, but lost it. Ive missed it since.
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Shar
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
05/20/22
Castle by David Macaulay
Review by Shar on 05/20/22 review stating Castle by David Macaulay
I like the way it shows both the story of a castle, the way it was built, the people who built it, the community that grows up all around it and the attack and defense of the castle. Its great for both children and adults. The mix of live people, real locations and drawings are integrated in such a way to make the story more interesting.
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Tamara
Verified Reviewer
5.0 star rating
05/20/22
Everything that a video about castles should be:
Review by Tamara on 05/20/22 review stating Everything that a video about castles should be:
Even if you have visited medieval castles in Wales, you will find this video informative. David MaCaulay presents both live-acting and animated story for this production. It is somewhat dated 80s in sound and atmosphere, but that makes it part of the charm for me. Love the music/soundtrack. *If you want to view the full production of Castle, get this video and not the compilation put out by PBS called Ancient Civilizations. Sadly, that production does not include the live-acting portion of Castle that this version does. Make sure that you get the 60 minute version given in this listing*

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Tamara reviewed David Macaulay: Castle DVD
5 star rating
Everything that a video about castles should be:
Review by Tamara review stating Everything that a video about castles should be:
Even if you have visited medieval castles in Wales, you will find this video informative. David MaCaulay presents both live-acting and animated story for this production. It is somewhat dated 80s in sound and atmosphere, but that makes it part of the charm for me. Love the music/soundtrack. *If you want to view the full production of Castle, get this video and not the compilation put out by PBS called Ancient Civilizations. Sadly, that production does not include the live-acting portion of Castle that this version does. Make sure that you get the 60 minute version given in this listing*
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Shar reviewed David Macaulay: Castle DVD
5 star rating
Castle by David Macaulay
Review by Shar review stating Castle by David Macaulay
I like the way it shows both the story of a castle, the way it was built, the people who built it, the community that grows up all around it and the attack and defense of the castle. Its great for both children and adults. The mix of live people, real locations and drawings are integrated in such a way to make the story more interesting.
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