Volume charting the visual development of the movie poster from its beginnings in the 1900s to the present day. Structured chronologically, it looks at four key eras in cinema history - The Birth of Cinema, The Rise and Fall of the Studios, New Wave and Blockbusters, The Dawn of the Multiplex - focusing on designers such as Saul Bass and Bob Peak and directors such as Hitchcock, Godard and Spike Lee who have been influential in the design of their movies' posters. Extensively illustrated with posters from around the world.
| Item number | 52419 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Film Publicity |
| Dimensions | Oversize |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Related people | Emily King (Author) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection