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STILL IN SHRINK WRAP. Published by Phaidon Press, 1999, HARDCOVER, ILLUSTRATED, INDEX, 26.CMS X 29.7 CMS X 4.9 CMS, CONDITION: NEW.
Day-Lewis and De Niro. Gere and Gibson. Herzog and Heston. Welch and Welles. The Movie Book is the Hollywood blockbuster of books. It is an attractively designed A-Z guide to 500 iconic individuals from around the world who have made a landmark contribution to the medium of film. The volume spans the entire film industry and all genres of cinema, including actors, directors, cinematographers, costume designers, special-effects wizards, major movie moguls, and pioneers of the silent screen. Packed with absorbing details and rich with history, each entry is evocatively illustrated with a film still, photograph or cinematic sequence and is accompanied by an authoritative text revealing the significance of each name plus essential biographical information. This book also includes a comprehensive cross-referencing system and glossary, and exclusive to the mini edition is a supplementary index of film titles, actors, actresses and directors. Sure to be a coffee table smash hit!
Consisting of A-Z listing of 500 iconic individuals from around the world who have made a landmark contribution to the medium of film, this volume includes actors and directors, cinematographers, costume designers, special effects pioneers and make-up artists. A photograph relevant to the subject illustrates each entry. Each photograph is accompanied by text written by an expert in that particular field. The text places the image and the individual within a broad context through the inclusion of anecdotes and biographical and historical background.
'This encyclopedia-ish tome should provide years of service as both a reference guide and source of reminiscence for movies and the players who made them.' (Washington Post) 'The Movie Book is the publishing equivalent of a Hollywood blockbuster.' (Evening Standard) 'A deeply pleasurable thing to have around ... a lovely luxury item for all film fans.' (Heat) 'A weighty tome in all the right ways ... startling imagery, brilliant art direction.' (Arena) 'Each image is superbly reproduced and neatly captures the essence of its subject ... a volume whose visual pleasures are almost unlimited.' (Empire Magazine) 'From nouvelle vague to animation, representatives come from every area - from movie moguls to screen idols and designers to directors and each entry is accompanied by a striking film still. A feast for fans.' (The Good Book Guide)