100 All-Time Favorite Movies of the 20th Century

Hardback

Main Details

Title 100 All-Time Favorite Movies of the 20th Century
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jurgen Muller
SeriesBibliotheca Universalis
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:832
Dimensions(mm): Height 195,Width 140
Category/GenreFilms and cinema
ISBN/Barcode 9783836556187
ClassificationsDewey:791.4375
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Taschen GmbH
Imprint Taschen GmbH
Publication Date 15 December 2022
Publication Country Germany

Description

Take a journey through the makers and shapers of celluloid history. From horror to romance, noir to slapstick, adventure to tragedy, Western to new wave, this selection gathers the greats of 20th-century cinema into one indispensable guide to movie gold. The collection is arranged chronologically and in an extra-handy format. Film entries include a synopsis, cast/crew listings, technical information, actor/director bios, trivia, and lists of awards, as well as film stills, production photos, and the original poster for each film. From Metropolis to Modern Times, A Clockwork Orange to Bunuel's The Young and the Damned, from the blockbusters to lesser-known masterpieces, thumb through and transform a quiet evening into an unforgettable screen encounter. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis - Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!

Author Biography

Jurgen Muller holds the chair of Early Modern and Modern Art History at the Technical University of Dresden. He studied Art History at the universities of Bochum, Munster, Pisa, Paris, and Amsterdam, and has worked as an art critic and curator of numerous exhibitions. He is also the editor of TASCHEN's movies by decade series.

Reviews

Well-researched, encyclopedic, full of fascinating facts and an ideal present for silver screen enthusiasts. * The Sunday Post *