The Film Book, New Edition: A Complete Guide to the World of Movies
- ISBN-10
- 0744034590
- ISBN-13
- 9780744034592
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 360
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-03-02
- Publisher
- DK
- Author
- Ronald Bergan
Description
Step into the world of cinema and discover everything there is to know about movies, directors, genres, and styles. Profiling more than 100 of the most significant films ever made, and the world's most influential directors, The Film Book will take you on a journey through the changing landscape of cinema. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories about timeless classics like Citizen Kane and The Godfather, and take a front-row seat at lavish blockbusters like Star Wars or Titanic. Covering every national school of film-making from Hollywood to Bollywood, The Film Book has something for everyone. Top 10 and What to Watch boxes will inspire your next movie night. Test your knowledge with the essential trivia section - how much do you know about Oscar winners, biggest flops, banned films, and more? From the birth of cinema right up until the present, The Film Book is essential reading for movie lovers everywhere.
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