The Movie Book - (Big Ideas) by DK (Hardcover)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"From classic 1930s film noir and Hollywood romance to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi, [this book] brings the world's most influential films to life with its illustrative design. Unforgettable quotes, film stills, and original posters and memorabilia transport you to the world of each film, while narrative timelines and infographics explore central themes, characters, actors, and directors"--Amazon.com.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Stand by for hours of blissful immersion in the world of film - the world's "seventh art". </b> <p/><i>The Movie Book</i> is your detailed guide to 100 seismic films, from <i>Intolerance</i> (1916) to the groundbreaking <i>Boyhood</i> (2014). <p/>Part of the Big Ideas series, <i>The Movie Book</i> is your perfect companion and reference with infographics to explain swift-moving plots and complicated relationships. It shows <i>The Godfather</i>'s complicated web of family and associates, for example, and gives minute-by-minute plot lines to iconic movies such as <i>Taxi Driver</i> or <i>Blade Runner</i>. <p/>One film can influence another and this indispensable and crystal clear guide explains what inspired Quentin Tarantino to use a glowing briefcase in <i>Pulp Fiction</i>, for example, or how <i>Jaws </i>triggered decades of summer action blockbusters. <p/>Liberally sprinkled with gorgeous stills, pithy quotes, and trivia detail, <i>The Movie Book</i> brings you new insights into your favorites and introduces you to little-known masterpieces from around the world.<br><b><br>Series Overview: </b> Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.</p><p> <p/></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners. -- <b>Examiner.com</b></p><p>Clever and engaging -- <b>Booklist</b></p><p>Perfect coffee table fodder for your home theater. -- <b>Uncrate.com</b></p><p>[A] great refresher for films you haven't seen in a while and an even better resource for populating your watchlist with shows you may have missed. -- <b>GeekDad</b></p><p>Richly illustrated. -- <b>Parade.com</b></p><p>A fine introduction for budding film buffs. -- <b>School Library Journal</b></p><p>A wonderful contribution to film history collections. -- <b>Voice of Youth Advocates</b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. <p/>DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. <p/>Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. <p/>DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO(R) books. <p/>DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. <p/>https: //www.dk.com/
Price History
Cheapest price in the interval: 16.79 on November 8, 2021
Most expensive price in the interval: 16.79 on December 20, 2021
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us