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The Movie Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

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The Movie Book

By: DK
Narrated by: Peter Guiness
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Narrated by Peter Guiness, explore the rich history of cinema like never before - from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century science-fiction - uncovering the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems.

Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) and ending with Richard Linklater's groundbreaking Boyhood (2014), The Movie Book chronicles more than 100 of the best films ever made - from comedies and dramas to animations, documentaries, and what brings cinema to life. Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films you need to see through iconic quotes biographies, movie memorabilia, and narrative timelines.

Essential for anyone with a passion for cinema, The Movie Book is ready for its close-up.

©2015 Dorling Kindersley Ltd (P)2020 DK Audio Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV History & Criticism

Critic reviews

"A fine introduction for budding film buffs." (School Library Journal)

"A wonderful contribution to film history collections." (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"[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." (GeekDad)

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great narrator and story line and flow.

I wonder if there is a 3rd book...the end of 2nd half left me hanging.

will need to research if there are more.

A journey through movie history...some

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a great list and brief explanation of various movies around the world and how they are meant to be watched.

so many movies to watch.

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A good book to listen to when you're trying to fall asleep...as dull as a Chinese restaurant's take-out plastic spoon.

Snore...

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