The Movie Book, DK
The Movie Book, DK
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The Movie Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Peter Guiness

Unabridged: 15 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 01/21/2020

Synopsis

Narrated by Peter Guiness, explore the rich history of cinema like never before - from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century science-fiction - uncovering the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems.

Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) and ending with Richard Linklater's ground-breaking Boyhood (2014), The Movie Book chronicles more than 100 of the best films ever made - from comedies and dramas to animations, documentaries, and what brings cinema to life.

Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films you need to see through iconic quotes biographies, movie memorabilia and narrative timelines.

Essential for anyone with a passion for cinema, The Movie Book is ready for its close-up.

© 2015 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.https://www.dk.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by H (is anyone getting notifications) Balikov

I am a fan, generally, of DK Publishing’s efforts. They can meld text and amazing graphics with the greatest of ease. I have read many of their efforts from travel guides to more technical subjects. I have just recently started into their The Big Ideas Simply Explained series. This book, perhaps, pre......more

Goodreads review by Freda

A great reference! From the first movie to today's films, this book has it all! There were some movies I had not seen or even heard of before. I plan on going through the book and trying to watch as many as I can. The movies I have seen were referenced well in this book. Most of the greats were in her......more

Quotes

"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." — Examiner.com"Clever and engaging" — Booklist"Perfect coffee table fodder for your home theater." — Uncrate.com"[A] great refresher for films you haven't seen in a while and an even better resource for populating your watchlist with shows you may have missed." — GeekDad"Richly illustrated." — Parade.com"A fine introduction for budding film buffs." — School Library Journal"A wonderful contribution to film history collections." — Voice of Youth Advocates

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