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 Yorkone of the largest holdings of international film posters in the worldthis volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era.
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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.
About the Author
Graphic designer and author Spencer Drate has created award-winning CD packages for U2 and Lou Reed, among others.
Judith Salavetz is a New York-based graphic designer and author.
Sam Sarowitz is the owner of Posteritati Gallery in New York.
Film critic Dave Kehr has written for the Chicago Tribune and New York Times, among others.
Judith Salavetz is a New York-based graphic designer and author.
Sam Sarowitz is the owner of Posteritati Gallery in New York.
Film critic Dave Kehr has written for the Chicago Tribune and New York Times, among others.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Michael g
Format:Hardcover
Huge book that tries to cram in every movie poster ever made.
This book is about the "art" of the movie poster. If you are looking
for a great film with bad poster art, it probably will not be in here.
This book is more than a book on movie posters, but a great book on graphic design! Anyone going into advertising or graphic design has to have this book! The only problem I have with the book is it's lack of coverage given to American and Independent film posters. I think there is way to much coverage given to foreign movie posters. Having said this, you will find that the foreign poster art really is amazing and gives the film a whole diffrent "feel" than the Americian poster art that we are used to. All in all, you will find poster designs for movies that you have never seen before. Last, but not least, the book is an excellent refrence/shopping guide to the wonderful world of movie posters.
This book is about the "art" of the movie poster. If you are looking
for a great film with bad poster art, it probably will not be in here.
This book is more than a book on movie posters, but a great book on graphic design! Anyone going into advertising or graphic design has to have this book! The only problem I have with the book is it's lack of coverage given to American and Independent film posters. I think there is way to much coverage given to foreign movie posters. Having said this, you will find that the foreign poster art really is amazing and gives the film a whole diffrent "feel" than the Americian poster art that we are used to. All in all, you will find poster designs for movies that you have never seen before. Last, but not least, the book is an excellent refrence/shopping guide to the wonderful world of movie posters.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book weighs nearly 8lbs. and is filled with 1,500 different film posters arranged by country or region. It's a wonderful collection, well put-together with a keen eye on what is included. More than just a collection of posters, the book also has spotlights on iconic poster artists (Saul Bass of course!), and examinations of multiple posters from different countries for one film.
I was so taken by the book that I got in the spirit and ordered a poster as a Christmas present. It's a relatively affordable way to get into collecting.
I was so taken by the book that I got in the spirit and ordered a poster as a Christmas present. It's a relatively affordable way to get into collecting.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By anubia
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book with movie posters and poster artists from around the world. It also contains spreads of differing approaches to the same film by various countries. It gets one less star only because the pages are very thin, which makes them more susceptible to tearing than other art/poster books. A slightly heavier paper stock would have made it less delicate.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
An index would have helped immensely
It's a beautiful book, no doubt, and it's got lots of great reproductions of movie posters. If you just want to flip through and look at the pictures, you'd probably consider this... Read more
Published 4 days ago by J. Boynton
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing book
The book itself is a piece of art. It is well made with a solid binding, which is important for a hardback of this size. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Geoffrey A Potter
5.0 out of 5 stars
All of the best, rare movie posters in one place
This is the best poster collection book I have ever found. It contains the best movie posters that have been designed since WWII. It is well-organized and paced well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Charles -in Russian-
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of a deceiving title
All right, just a quick review. The title "Art of the Modern movie Poster..." led me to believe that this was an anthology of movie posters with great design. Read more
Published 11 months ago by agalma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Packs a punch. Bang for your buck.
Sometimes when you see the 'list price' of items on Amazon they seem a little inflated to make the 'Amazon price' look like more of a value. Read more
Published on August 30, 2010 by Peabody
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Poster Album
Excellent overview of post WWII poster art, neatly organized by country, great selections of high quality reprductions. Worth every penny.
Published on March 5, 2009 by Marek Materka
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've seen that one!!!
So there I was in the snobbish bookstore in Mexico City (yellow and purple logo) looking around the new releases before going into the search of the book I was really into to buy... Read more
Published on February 8, 2009 by gam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best poster book ever!
This is the most comprehensive studies of modern film posters I have ever seen. One of the most interesting aspects is that it shows many alternate posters of very familiar... Read more
Published on January 11, 2009 by E. Meadows
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