Bibliograph

The art of noir, the posters and graphics from the classic era of film noir, Eddie Muller

Type

Label

The art of noir, the posters and graphics from the classic era of film noir, Eddie Muller

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of noir

Nature of contents

catalogs

Oclc number

829451583

Responsibility statement

Eddie Muller

Sub title

the posters and graphics from the classic era of film noir

Summary

"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"--Back cover

Table Of 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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