Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
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. 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. 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...
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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. 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. 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. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New York one of the largest holdings of international film posters in the world this volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era.
Foreword 6Introduction 8Poland 12Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic 82Eastern Europe and Russia 124Germany 152France 178Italy 216Belgium 250The Rest of Europe 276Japan 296Latin America 350United Kingdom 386United States of America 420The Rest of the World 500Acknowledgments 516
\ From the PublisherZETA MINOR NEWS For 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!\ DIGITAL JOURNAL.COM A 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.\ DRAWN, THE ILLUSTRATION & CARTOONING BLOG It's a brilliant look at the international histories of graphic design, illustration, and pop culture during the second half of the 20th century, and I know that I m going to be taking this book off my shelf again and again for inspiration\ FILM COMMENT Whether movie posters are your thing or not, it's a must-have.\ \ \
