100 All-Time Favorite Movies of the 20th Century

by Jürgen Müller (Editor)

Overview

Take a journey through the makers and shapers of celluloid history. From horror to romance, noir to slapstick, adventure to tragedy, Western to new wave, this selection gathers the greats of 20th-century cinema into one indispensable guide to movie gold.

The collection is arranged chronologically and in an extra-handy format. Film entries include a synopsis, cast/crew listings, technical information, actor/director bios, trivia, and lists of awards, as well as film stills, production photos, and the original poster for each film.

From Metropolis to Modern Times, A Clockwork Orange to Buñuel’s The Young and the Damned, from the blockbusters to lesser-known masterpieces, thumb through and transform a quiet evening into an unforgettable screen encounter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783836556187
Publisher:	Taschen America, LLC
Publication date:	05/15/2015
Series:	Bibliotheca Universalis
Pages:	832
Sales rank:	319,219
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.90(d)

About the Author

Jürgen Müller holds the chair of Early Modern and Modern Art History at the Technical University of Dresden. He studied Art History at the universities of Bochum, Münster, Pisa, Paris, and Amsterdam, and has worked as an art critic and curator of numerous exhibitions. He is also the editor of TASCHEN’s movies by decade series.

Editorial Reviews

Well-researched, encyclopedic, full of fascinating facts and an ideal present for silver screen enthusiasts.

Dundee The Sunday Post

Well-researched, encyclopedic, full of fascinating facts and an ideal present for silver screen enthusiasts.

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