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.
| ISBN: | 9780241188026 |
| Publication date: | 2nd November 2015 |
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| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | Big Ideas Simply Explained |
| Genres: |
Films, cinema Film history, theory or criticism Individual film directors, film-makers Film guides and reviews Film: styles and genres |