There is so much to be said about the beautiful art that was used to market classic films–from posters, advertisements, lobby cards, and more. The genres of crime and mystery films are no exception, also being the inspiration behind many works of art used to captivate the eyes of potential moviegoers.

The Art of Classic Crime and Mystery Movies is edited by Ed Hulse with a foreword by Glenn Kenny and is a showstopper of a book when it comes to showcasing movie poster art. This book boasts 800 posters depicted within, all shown in high quality and at their most vibrant. Each section and era of posters is accompanied by a narrative that describes some of the films and styles represented. In addition to featuring movie posters and lobby cards, there are also numerous candid shots of actors and directors at work on the sets of these films.

This book is highly recommended to fans of movie poster art as well as the crime, mystery, and film noir genres.

The Art of Classic Crime and Mystery Movies is available for purchase via Schiffer Publishing.