TASCHEN's 100 All-Time Favorite Movies
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (718 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836524007 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 800 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jürgen Müller has worked as an art critic, a curator of numerous exhibitions, a visiting professor at various universities, and has published books and numerous articles on cinema and art history. Müller is the series editor for TASCHEN’s Movies decade titles. . Currently he holds the chair for art histor
La dolce vita, Psycho, A Clockwork Orange? You bet. Favorite flicks: Our choice of must-see masterpieces They say that in life, there are winners and there are losers. Citizen Kane, The Seven Samurai? Of course. Chronological entries each include a synopsis, cast/crew listings, technical information, actor/director bios, trivia, and lists of awards, as well as film stills, production photos, and the original poster for each film. Though the movies we selected for this two-volume collection are winners indeed, those that didn’t make the cut aren’t losers. The chapter for each decade begins with an introduction exploring the historical and social context of films made in th
"Well-researched, encyclopedic, full of fascinating facts and an ideal present for silver screen enthusiasts." (The Sunday Post, Dundee)"
Engrossing Bought this for a movie lover who literally read the whole set of two books in one sitting. He could not put it down. Taschen is nice for an international perspective, not just the ordinary Hollywood critics. These books contain great photos, including behind the scenes pictures, along with filmographies about each of the movies. Very interesting.. Alex Dyer said Must Have for Film Buffs. Love all the Taschen Guides and if you are a film buff like I am then all of these guides are a must have.. Easy Rider said Great movies chosen- poor quality to read, TASCHEN. This two-volume set is very good looking, the movies are well chosen, and for the most part, the commentaries for each movie are very informative and insightful. I take exception to the white print on a black background thoroughout the books.The publisher Taschen may think it looks elegant, but it forgets that these books are to be read, not just be used as decoration for a coffee table. It is annoying how difficul