Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The movie book

Nature of contents

filmographies

Oclc number

910703173

Responsibility statement

contributors: Danny Leigh, consultant editor, Louis Baxter, John Farndon, Kieran Grant, Damon Wise

Series statement

Big ideas simply explained

Summary

"Takes readers on a trip through the history of moving pictures. Including more than 100 of the best movies made, from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari to Boyhood, the book contains highlights taken from every genre and every part of the world---from neorealism to the New Wave, and from crime thriller to romantic comedy, fantasy, and sci-fi."--Front flap of jacket

Table Of 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

Classification