Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (848 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811861716 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 516 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Graphic designer and author Spencer Drate has created award-winning CD packages for U2 and Lou Reed, among others.Judith Salavetz is a New York-based graphic designer and author.Sam Sarowitz is the owner of Posteritati Gallery in New York.Film critic Dave Kehr has written for the Chicago Tribune and New York Times, among others
The posters are organized by country of origin, offering an intriguing glimpse into each region's unique visual sensibility and sometimes unexpected takes on familiar films. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations, this collection of more than 1,500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs, design and poster aficionados alike. Critically authoritative, visually stunning, and physically massive, Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New Yorkone of the largest holdings of international film posters in the worldthis volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era.
A very valuable resource J. Merritt Although I agree with others here who have suggested that an index would have been very useful in this publication, I'm not going to knock off stars over that. Overall, this is an excellent compilation of movie poster images from around the world, and is one of the few resources I've ever found that discusses speci. An index would have helped immensely J. Boynton It's a beautiful book, no doubt, and it's got lots of great reproductions of movie posters. If you just want to flip through and look at the pictures, you'd probably consider this a five-star book. If you want to find anything specific, though, you're out of luck. The book is organized generally by region, by count. Beautiful book. Keep in mind it's about the ART Beautiful book. Keep in mind it's about the ART of posters not necessarily about popular movies. The author tries to incorporate a bit of Star Wars and blockbusters etc but a good portion of the movies you will have never heard of. Thats a good thing really. Lots of wonderful posters in the last 50+ years from all
DIGITAL JOURNAL.COMA definitive guide for indie film nerds, this book is a visual treat for anyone keen on design, fine art and finer films. Coffee tables are crying out for this compendium.ZETA MINOR NEWSFor the price of a couple of DVDs you'll have something that will enrich your life forever! If you have any movie-loving friends, then I m confident that they d love it as a Christmas present!FILM COMMENTWhether movie posters are your thing or not, it's a must-have.DRAWN, THE ILLUSTRATION & CARTOONING BLOGIt's a brilliant look at the international histories of graphic design, illustra