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Art of the Modern Movie Poster

International Postwar Style and Design By Judith Salavetz,
Spencer Drate,
and Sam Sarowitz
With text by Dave Kehr

11 x 13 in; 516 pp ; 1500 color images
Hardcover
Published in October, 2008
ISBN 9780811861717
ISBN10 0811861716

$75.00  

Art of the Modern Movie Poster -- Critically authoritative, visually stunning, and physically massive, Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations, this collection of more than 1,500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs, design and poster aficionados alike. The posters are organized by country of origin, offering an intriguing glimpse into each region's unique visual sensibility and sometimes unexpected takes on familiar films. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New York—one of the largest holdings of international film posters in the world—this volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era.

Judith Salavetz is a New York-based graphic designer and author.

Graphic designer and author Spencer Drate has created award-winning CD packages for U2 and Lou Reed, among others.

Sam Sarowitz is the owner of Posteritati Gallery in New York.

Film critic Dave Kehr has written for the Chicago Tribune and New York Times, among others.