Collecting Movie Posters: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Movie Art--Posters, Press Kits, and Lobby Cards

by Edwin E. Poole and Susan T. Poole

Book Overview

Most people view movie posters as an expensive form of expendable advertising. Others, however, see the posters as valuable art. If you are in the latter category, this is the work for you.

All facets of collecting movie posters are covered in this guide book. The history of the movie poster is first presented, including a look at how the early studios influenced the development of posters. Next is a brief look at the world of movie art...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786401699
• ISBN13: 9780786401697
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher