The Movie Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK Hardcover Book

Description: The Movie Book by DK Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An updated edition of DKs "BIg Ideas" guide to the world of cinemaDoes Chinatown subvert the film noir genre? What is the effect of Pulp Fictions episodic plot? How do multiple points of view undermine notions of reality in Rashomon? Learn the answer to these questions and more with The Movie Book, the ultimate guide to the greatest movies ever to grace the silver screen.Part of DKs bestselling Big Ideas series, The Movie Book chronicles the history of cinema, from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. The key themes and big ideas behind more than 100 of the worlds most celebrated cinematic gems are explored in authoritative and engaging text.Beginning with the iconic A Trip to the Moon (1902), immerse yourself in the world of film, from The Wizard of Oz (1939), Vertigo (1958), and Jaws (1975) to Spirited Away (2006), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Parasite (2019). Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films you need to see, through film stills, posters, biographies, movie memorabilia, and narrative timelines. Along with iconic quotes from the films themselves and key critics, this book brings cinema to life.Whether you are a fan of comedies, romance, musicals, action movies, or thrillers, The Movie Book is essential for anyone with a passion for cinema. Author Biography Danny Leigh (consultant editor)Danny Leigh is the senior curator of fiction in the BFI National Archive. Prior to this, he was a journalist and wrote regularly on film for the Financial Times and The Guardian. He has co-presented BBC Televisions long-running Film programme, as well as writing and presenting documentaries for BBC TV and radio. He has also worked in film education and programming. Danny has written two novels, The Greatest Gift and The Monsters of Gramercy Park. Details ISBN 0241562945 ISBN-13 9780241562949 Title The Movie Book Author DK Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 352 Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd GE_Item_ID:135047614; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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