Books:
* "Narrative Comprehension and Film" (1992): This is considered a seminal work in film theory, focusing on how viewers understand narratives in film.
* "The Language of Film" (1992): A comprehensive introduction to film theory, exploring various aspects of cinematic language.
* "A History of Film Theory" (1995): A survey of key figures and ideas in film theory, from early cinema to the late 20th century.
* "Point of View in the Cinema" (1984): A detailed study of how point of view is constructed and manipulated in film.
* "The Cinematic Apparatus" (1992): An exploration of the technical and theoretical aspects of the cinematic apparatus, including film stock, cameras, and editing.
* "A Companion to Film Theory" (2003): A collection of essays by leading film scholars, edited by Edward Branigan.
* "The Films of Alfred Hitchcock" (2010): A study of Hitchcock's films, focusing on his distinctive style and thematic concerns.
Journal Articles and Essays:
Branigan has also published numerous articles and essays in scholarly journals, including:
* "The Rhetoric of Narrative" (1986)
* "The Point of View of the Camera" (1995)
* "The Cinematic Imagination" (2000)
Branigan's work has been widely influential in the field of film studies, and his books and articles continue to be read and cited by scholars and students alike.