The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film

by John Walsh

The official retrospective for the British cinematic masterpiece The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles, on its 75th anniversary.

On its release in 1949, Carol Reed's atmospheric film noir thriller The Third Man instantly became a classic, winning the Palm d'Or at Cannes, a BAFTA for Best British Film, and the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Featuring...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835410014
• ISBN13: 9781835410011
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.2" x 13.0"

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While Holly Martins might have been in the business of writing "cheap novelettes", author John Walsh has tackled something far substantial. Here lies the definitive story of the making of the 1949 film classic, THE THIRD MAN. Lavishly produced, this wonderful book is brimming with rare photographs, poster artwork and behind-the-scenes stories about the development and making of the landmark film. From stars Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli & Orson Welles to writer Graham Greene, director Carol Reed & composer Anton Karas – they’re all here in glorious black-and-white. The book itself measures a giant 10”x13” and clocks in at nearly 200 pages. If you are a fan of THE THIRD MAN or great filmmaking, then you won’t be disappointed.