There’s nothing quite like the beauty of a movie poster from the Golden Age of Hollywood–each vividly capturing the attention of moviegoers and, while promotional, a work of art in and of itself.
Gary D. Rhodes and Robert Singer’s Film by Design: The Art of the Movie Poster is a compilation of essays that explores the art and influence of the movie poster, from the classic to the contemporary. The book contains essays categorized under models of discourse, international poster culture, and American poster culture.
These scholarly essays are accompanied by numerous examples of film posters in context and are sure to be enjoyed by readers interested in advertising, marketing, film history, and film promotion.
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