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The movie book / contributors: Danny Leigh, consultant editor, Louis Baxter, John Farndon, Kieran Grant, Damon Wise.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextDescription: 352 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780241188026
  • 0241188024
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 791.4309 23
LOC classification:
  • PN1993.5.A1 M676 2015
Partial contents:
Visionaries, 1902-1931 -- A golden age in black and white, 1931-1949 -- Fear and wonder, 1950-1959 -- Rebel rebel, 1960-1974 -- Angels and monsters, 1975-1991 -- Small world, 1992-present.
Summary: This book chronicles more than 100 of the best movies ever made and brings cinema to life. Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune from 1902, right through to Richard Linklater's ground breaking Boyhood, The Movie Book explores the rich history of cinema. The Movie Book covers early visionaries of the 1900's and the golden age of black and white films, to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. Through iconic quotes and film stills, to posters, biographies, movie memorabilia and narrative timelines, discover every aspect of your favourite movies, as well as the films you need to see.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Explore the rich history of cinema like never before, from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi.

The Movie Book uncovers the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems. Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) and ending with Richard Linklater's ground-breaking Boyhood (2014), this indispensable cinematic guide chronicles more than 100 of the best films ever made - from comedies and dramas to animations and documentaries.

Discover everything about your favourite movies and celebrated classics with the help of film stills, posters, biographies, movie memorabilia, iconic quotes, and narrative timelines.

Essential for anyone with a passion for cinema, The Movie Book is ready for its close-up.

Includes index.

Visionaries, 1902-1931 -- A golden age in black and white, 1931-1949 -- Fear and wonder, 1950-1959 -- Rebel rebel, 1960-1974 -- Angels and monsters, 1975-1991 -- Small world, 1992-present.

This book chronicles more than 100 of the best movies ever made and brings cinema to life. Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune from 1902, right through to Richard Linklater's ground breaking Boyhood, The Movie Book explores the rich history of cinema. The Movie Book covers early visionaries of the 1900's and the golden age of black and white films, to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. Through iconic quotes and film stills, to posters, biographies, movie memorabilia and narrative timelines, discover every aspect of your favourite movies, as well as the films you need to see.

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