Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Era of Film Noir, The

Type

Book

Authors

Muller, Eddie

ISBN 10

1468307355

ISBN 13

9781468307351

Tags

Performing Arts, Advertising, History & Criticism, Reference, Theory, Popular Culture, Posters

Abstract

Film noir is all about style, as much as it is about crime. The poster art from the noir era has a bold look and an iconography all its own ... During noir's golden age, poverty-row studios commissioned these arresting illustrations for even the lowliest "B" thriller. "The Art of Noir" is the first book to present this striking artwork in a single lavishly produced, large-format, full-color volume ... The more than 350 dazzling posters, lobby cards, and other promotional materials range from familiar classics to rare archive films, and noir expert Eddie Muller provides invaluable background information on the studios, stars, directors, and illustrators. "The Art of Noir" is the ultimate companion for movie buffs and collectors, as well as artists and designers.

Description

Contents:
Styles of the Hollywood system
Noir around the world
Thematic and iconographic elements of film noir
The usual suspects
Noir's most familiar faces
Prominent and prolific noir writers
Noir's most acclaimed (and some neglected) directors
From the vault: recently discovered gems

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