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After the Final Curtain: The Fall of the American Movie Theater (Jonglez photo books) Hardcover – November 15, 2016

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There is nothing remarkable about a movie theater today; but that wasn't always the case. When the great American movie palaces began opening in the early 20th century, they were some of the most lavish, stunning buildings ever seen. However, they wouldn't last -- with the advent of in-home television, theater companies found it harder and harder to keep them open.Some were demolished, some were converted, and some remain empty to this day. After the Final Curtain: The Fall of the American Movie Theatre will take you through 24 of these magnificent buildings, revealing the beauty that remains years after the last ticket was sold.
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"The Brooklyn-based architectural photographer has long had an interest in capturing the haunting beauty of these once-opulent places, which he has captured in a gorgeous new book." - Mentalfloss.com
"The eerie but stunning photos show the dilapidated buildings, decaying paint and crumbling architecture -- and it's hard to believe these venues were once places of glamour and grandeur." - Yahoo News
"Photographer Matt Lambros has been on a mission to document the crumbling movie theaters of America, and the results can be seen in his stunning new book." - Mirror.co.uk
"Matt Lambros' richly detailed photographs of abandoned theaters are portraits of gaudy decrepitude, a lamentable parade of forgotten architectural glories." - Santa Fe New Mexican

"I find Matt's photographs very powerful and very sad. These dream palaces had a brief heyday compared to the great cathedrals and castles of the middle ages, but they share the same sort of grandeur, even in decay. There's a strange beauty here." - George RR Martin

"Despite the fact that many of these post-apocalyptic auditoriums have been vacant for decades, Lambros' gorgeous photos imbue these now-hidden places with a shred of habitability...even if all the seats have been torn to shreds." - io9.com

About the Author

Matt Lambros is an architectural photographer based in New England. Matt has followed his passion all over the USA of documenting the decay of America's abandoned theaters in the hope of shedding light on these forgotten buildings and the ongoing efforts to repurpose them. He has already released two books showcasing his work with the neglected movie houses: After the Final Curtain: The Fall of the American Movie Theater was released in late 2016 to critical acclaim, and Kings Theatre: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Brooklyn's Wonder Theatre, followed soon after. Matt's third book, After the Final Curtain: America's Abandoned Theaters, is due for release in the fall of 2019.
 
Matt continues to unearth the rich history and unique stories behind the now-crumbling exteriors of these otherwise forgotten picture houses. In this modern age, he feels it's especially important to remember the artistry and architecture behind these buildings, as well as the emotional connections they invoked in moviegoers across the country. Their former grandeur reflected the Golden Age of Cinema, when a trip to the theater brought an exciting slice of movie magic. 
 
Matt's photographs have been published extensively worldwide in a wide variety of media ranging from calendars, books, advertising, and the publications of The New York Times, The Guardian, Popular Mechanic, Le Monde, Adidas and many more.
His work has also been exhibited in art galleries in Paris, London, New York and Boston. A longtime member of the Theatre Historical Society of America, Matt joined the board of directors in 2017. 

Samples of his work can be viewed online at afterthefinalcurtain.net and mlambrosphotography.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jonglez Publishing; First Edition (November 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2361951649
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2361951641
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.52 x 0.87 x 12.03 inches
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Matt Lambros is an architectural photographer based in New England. Matt has followed his passion all over the USA of documenting the decay of America’s abandoned theatres in the hope of shedding light on these forgotten buildings and the ongoing efforts to repurpose them. He has already released two books showcasing his work with the neglected movie houses: After the Final Curtain: The Fall of the American Movie Theater was released in late 2016 to critical acclaim, and Kings Theatre: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Brooklyn’s Wonder Theatre, followed soon after. Matt’s third book, After the Final Curtain: America’s Abandoned Theaters, is due for release in the fall of 2019.

Matt continues to unearth the rich history and unique stories behind the now-crumbling exteriors of these otherwise forgotten picture houses. In this modern age, he feels it’s especially important to remember the artistry and architecture behind these buildings, as well as the emotional connections they invoked in moviegoers across the country. Their former grandeur reflected the Golden Age of Cinema, when a trip to the theatre brought an exciting slice of movie magic.

Matt’s photographs have been published extensively worldwide in a wide variety of media ranging from calendars, books, advertising, and the publications of The New York Times, The Guardian, Popular Mechanic, Le Monde, Adidas and many more.

His work has also been exhibited in art galleries in Paris, London, New York and Boston.

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Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing - thank you
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
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This book and your photographs are truly exceptional. My great grand parents owned the Adams and the Paramount theaters and I have always been intrigued by my grandparents stories. Although the condition is not the same, it is amazing to see these pictures and imagine the stories coming to life. What a whimsical time. Thank you for being both a historian and an artist and capturing the fall of the majestic theater industry. I will be ordering more for my family as gifts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for the curtain call ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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I grew up in a time long ago when places like this meant something to me and my generation. "An acre of seats in a palace of splendor" they used to say. We'd see a movie and watch a stage show in places like this.The author understands what he's seeing in a wonderfully whole way. There's no lamenting here that I can see. Sure, a lot of us would like to places like this restored. But that's not possible any longer for a lot of these. But where there's hope for the old grande dames, Lambros tells us so. The photography is evocative and powerfully presented. Bravo.
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Karen Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Urban Decay Lovers and Theater Buffs!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
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Matt has captured beautiful images of these forgotten majestic theaters as well as providing a look at their history. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves urban decay in general or old theaters. I have had the pleasure of photographing one of these theaters in one of Matt's workshops, which I also highly recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021
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It was in beautiful shape. Love the pictures so bold and beaitoful
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Paul L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good seller!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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Great book! Mint condition as advertised
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Diane Kopperman
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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As everybody jumps on the bandwagon, people are trying to create a niche for themselves in the arena of photographing abandoned places. So, too, here. The author has managed to find enough abandoned theaters to photograph in interesting ways. There is something compelling about seeing these formerly grand buildings in such current states of decay.
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John E. Palmer
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Look At Abandoned Theatres
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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Abandoned/Urban Exploration of decaying theaters. Good photography and accompanying text
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James A. Trent
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for lovers of old theaters.
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017
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Great book, but sad to see how America has allowed so many of these irreplaceable theatres go to ruin. Book mentions that a few were subsequently saved, thankfully.
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Freya of Asgard
5.0 out of 5 stars Majestic and melancholy pictures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2017
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A wonderful book dedicated to the American movie palaces that thrived during the Roaring Twenties and then, from the 60s and on, became forlorn and forgotten.

Matt Lambros, who manages a very interesting site called “After The Final Curtain” like the book, has documented the state of abandon of 22 American movie palaces, once lavish and full of glitz and glamour and now crumbling and derelict. There is a historical profile for each building, in which the author explains the rise and fall, and especially there are a lot of jaw-dropping pictures.

All the images show in detail the current and sad conditions of these buildings. Only a few were restored and came back to the ancient glory, such as the Loew’s Kings Theater in New York. The others sit in the darkness, waiting for a better future.

The book is a must-have for people interested in photography, architecture and movies.
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Herverat
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgie
Reviewed in France on January 24, 2018
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Nostalgie . Photos magnifiques et tristes. A recommander aux amateurs de salles de cinéma. Ce type d'ouvrage n'existe malheureusement pas en Europe
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Helene Ansell
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for a gift.
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2019
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All american theater. Mostly in Chicago.
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Mr Ken Roe
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2016
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Officially launched November 15, 2016, lucky Amazon.co.uk buyers were given the chance to obtain this eagerly awaited book a few weeks early. (I had mine on pre-order for several months). Author & photographer Matt Lambros has produced an excellent book documenting the current (dilapidated) conditions of 22 former movie palaces across America. Each theatre has a brief historial text, but it is the stunningly beautiful photographs which are the 'star' of this publication. Their beauty of detail is even more remarkable given the low light levels which these building now have in their declining years. After the Final Curtain will bring back memories for those who knew these movie theaters when they were in their prime, and give a taste of 'what's inside' to those who are curious to know. A 'Must Have' book for cinema/ theatre buildings enthusiasts and for photographers and historians alike. It has pride of place on my bookshelf!
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A. Hodson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Insight Into The Big US Cinemas and Theatres
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2016
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This is a bit of a niche subject but is an excellent book for those so interested. American super movie house were by far bigger and brasher than anthing in the UK and I don't think that bingo caught on in the US which otherwise saved many UK picture houses. The photography is stunning and gives a brilliant insight into how things used to be.
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