Learn About Movie Posters [Paperback]

Ed Poole (Author), Susan Poole (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Learn About Movie Posters by Ed & Susan Poole answers the important questions collectors need to know about this fascinating hobby. It's the most comprehensive book ever compiled on original movie posters and how to collect them.

In 448 pages, you will learn about

* The birth of the movie poster
* The sizes and types of movie art
* Common forms of movie art
* How movie posters were processed and distributed
* International movie posters
* Movie art as investment
* Grading the condition of your movie art
* How to buy and sell movie posters
* Comprehensive filmography of poster artists
* Caring for your collection

And much, much more.

Ed & Susan Poole's book is the first to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about collecting authentic movie posters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: IGuide Media (January 1, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0963431994
• ISBN-13: 978-0963431998
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,665,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LEARN ABOUT MOVIE POSTERS, September 30, 2003

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Howard K. Mcdaniel "www.movieart.net" (Austin Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn About Movie Posters (Paperback)

LEARN ABOUT MOVIE POSTERS is a great guide to collecting authentic movie posters. It is useful for the seasoned collector and the film enthusiast who is just warming to the idea of owning a few movie posters. Written by Ed and Susan Poole, the book distills the important information about collecting film posters and brings the entire subject into focus. What's an authentic poster? Where did these posters come from? When did people begin to collect them? Do posters come from all countries? Are there cartoon posters? Did famous artists work on these posters? Can you still get silent movie posters? How do you buy a movie poster, and where can you see them? Is the internet useful in trying to find movie posters? Who are the great dealers in film material? What makes certain posters valuable? All the information in the book is useful, and if the book doesn't answer every last question, it addresses the areas in which questions naturally arise. This one should be in your library. The information in this book is of great help and is written in a clear and concise manner.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn About Movie Posters, March 17, 2003

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dan (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn About Movie Posters (Paperback)

I am the owner of a web site dedicated to authenticating movie posters and I find this book worth every penny and more.This book is terrific for both the young and old collector and is awesome referance material.I actually find it odd that someone has not compiled this amount of information long ago to help people understand collecting movie posters and what it involves.If you would like to start collecting movie posters this is definately the book for you....sincerely "Mymovieposters" ... authenticating movie posters from 1970 to present!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book Full of Great Information, February 12, 2003

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Lynne Thompson (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn About Movie Posters (Paperback)

This book is just the thing for either a beginner or expert on collecting movie posters. The different sections allow you to go straight to the subject you need information on immediately. I personally loved the section which lists the different artists and the posters they have done. Also of great interest is the section on preserving and displaying your collection.

Part I is excellent reading on the History of the Movie Poster and the books moves on to address the collection of movie posters.

A great asset for all movie lovers!!!