The Movie Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Gift fro my wife. The format is rather distinct and makes it an enjoyable read. It provides a chronological cataloguing of selected movies from pre-1900 to mid-2010. Most entries include a description of the book, listing of key people (e.g. screenwriter, director, actors), and visuals. The choices were somewhat strange. Many were foreign films and unfamiliar to me. I would have preferred to read more about films that I could identify with, either through the people involved or the story line. Earlier I purchased book on music with the same format and found, as with The Movie Book, that I lost interest as the chronology moved into more modern times and the musicians described were unknown to me.

Learn about the visual and performing arts in The Movie Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Movies in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Movie Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Movies, with:

- More than 100 of the best movies ever made worldwide
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics show more throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Movie Book is the perfect introduction to the rich history of cinema like never before - from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 100 of the best movies ever made, uncovering the key themes and big ideas behind the world's most celebrated cinematic gems.

Your Movie Questions, Simply Explained

This book brings cinema to life with iconic quotes and film stills, posters, biographies of directors, actors, and actresses, along with narrative timelines and infographics exploring key themes. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the best cinematic masterpieces, The Movie Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn everything about your favorite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films to watch before you die, through iconic quotes and stills, posters, biographies, memorabilia and narrative timelines, through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. show less

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