The Classics (Paperback)

Alan J. Whiticker

ISBN 10: 1760790192 / ISBN 13: 9781760790196

Published by New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. One of the most comprehensive and lavish books on the history of motion pictures,The Classics explores the history of many of Hollywood s greatest films in the 20th century. Showcasing over 600 photographs of much-loved films,actors and directors, this remarkable book also documents Academy Award(R) winning films through the years. Featuring rare images from the Mary Evans Picture Library and Ronald Grant Archive,The Classics is for movie lovers or for anyone who wants to take a walk down memory lane through the rich history of filmmaking. One of the most comprehensive and lavish books on the history of motion pictures,The Classics explores the history of many of Hollywood's greatest films in the 20th century. Showcasing over 600 photographs of much-loved films,actors and directors, this remarkable book also documents Academy Award(R) winning films through the years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Classics (Paperback)
• Publisher: New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1760790192
• ISBN 13: 9781760790196
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Classics is a panorama of films spanning most of the 20th Century. Showcasing the great stars and directors of each era, Retro Film features more than 400 films, and more than 400 images, in its pages. With essential information and important background facts, Retro Film has all the great films, the stars and the directors for every decade up to the early 1980s. Over 25 specially chosen films are featured by the author, with all the major Academy Award winning films listed. A beautifully presented book, The Classics makes a great addition to the collection of anyone with an interest in the arts and pop culture.

About the Author

Alan J. Whiticker is an author and publisher, born in 1958. With more than 50 books to his credit, he is an accomplished writer of sport, history, biography, pop culture and true crime.

His books include: The Satin Man (2013), The Way We Were (2013), British Pop Invasion (2014), Retro New York (2015) and Speeches that Defined the World (2016). Classic Albums features those albums that had a big impact on him as a teenager in the late 1960s and early 1970s.