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The Movie Book
- Big Ideas Simply Explained
- Narrated by: Peter Guiness
- Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
- Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Art
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Publisher's Summary
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 groundbreaking 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.
Critic Reviews
"A fine introduction for budding film buffs." (School Library Journal)
"A wonderful contribution to film history collections." (Voice of Youth Advocates)
"[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)
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- Erika P
- 07-27-21
A journey through movie history...some
great narrator and story line and flow.
I wonder if there is a 3rd book...the end of 2nd half left me hanging.
will need to research if there are more.
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- William David Griffin
- 08-22-21
Snore...
A good book to listen to when you're trying to fall asleep...as dull as a Chinese restaurant's take-out plastic spoon.
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- Jeremy
- 08-12-21
so many movies to watch.
a great list and brief explanation of various movies around the world and how they are meant to be watched.
