Book
1001 movies you must see before you die / general editor, Steven Jay Schneider.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780764166136
- Physical Description: 960 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, 2008, c2005, c2003.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Quintet book"--T.p. verso. Includes indexes. |
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| Subject: | Motion pictures > Reviews |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 791.4375 One 2013 | 31681002658359 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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Lists "must-see" movies in a chronological arrangement, providing information on director, producer, screenplay writer, music, cast members, and awards, along with a detailed review of each. - Barron's Educational Publishing
Completely revised and updated for 2013, this definitive edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die features a fresh new design, 500 original movie posters, and 200 new movie stills. - Barron's Educational Publishing
This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Is it any wonder this intensely readable book has sold more than 1.5 million copies world wide?
Chronicling the complete history of filmmaking, this important survey dates back to silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation and the immortal Little Tramp movies of Charlie Chaplin. It then covers blockbusters of the more recent past like Gone with the Wind, A Clockwork Orange, Avatar, and The Black Swan. Also described are Hollywood's most memorable musicals, great dramas, screwball comedies, experimental "New Wave" films from 1950s and '60s Europe, major films noir, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and outstanding documentaries.
This all-new edition has been updated with: - 50 new films
- 200 new images
- Key quotations from the movies
- More movie posters than ever
- New interesting facts and movie trivia
For students of cinema, discerning film buffs, DVD collectors, and readers who simply enjoy reminiscing over cherished screen moments, the 5th edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is a must-have compilation of film knowledge.
