Film Posters of the '40s: The Essential Movies of the Decade

by Graham Marsh

Book Overview

From the iconic Casablancato Orson Welles's seminal Citizen Kane, from the optimistic It's a Wonderful Lifeto the exotic Thief of Baghdad, the films of the 1940s are now recognized as some of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585673676
• ISBN13: 9781585673674
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Overlook Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.1" x 12.4"

Customer Reviews

Memories

This marvelous collection of movie posters from the '40s sure brought back a flood of memories to this older viewer (71). As with all collections of this type, there will be many movies, that are favorites of other readers, that have been left out, but likewise, there are several that I was not familiar with myself. Some of these, especially in "Film Noir", I will be looking for to view in the near future. The printing and binding of this volume are very well done, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the subject of movies. I also have several other books in this series that are equally good. All recommended.

A lost art -vintage posters

This is a wonderful book in the series with wonderful reproductions of the posters of the decade. Makes a wonderful gift for someone who loves movies as well as a great coffee table book. Highly recommended Great to see the evolution of the vintage movie poster and how different posters from around the world compare.

a must-have for film buffs

Just think about it - what are the movies you enjoy watching over and over again? "Casablanca" will probably top most lists. Which movie does your family gather to watch each holiday season? The feel-good "It's A Wonderful Life," of course. "Citizen Kane" is probably in the running for one of your all-time favorites, as is "Gilda" with an unforgettable performance by Rita Hayworth. As you may know, all of these films are from the 40s, often called the golden age of Hollywood. And now, in this collectible volume are found the stunning movie posters that served as advertisements in those days. There's "Key Largo" with Bogart and Bacall about to lock lips; "The Maltese Falcon" boasting the sinister stare of Peter Lorre, and what was steamier than "The Postman always Rings Twice" with Lana Turner and John Garfield? "Film Posters of the 40s" holds 118 full color illustrations of these posters highlighting your favorite stars in their most memorable roles. It's a must-have for film and entertainment buffs. - Gail Cooke

Another great one to add to my collection

I have all the books by Tony Nourmand and all i can really say is that if you are a fan of movies and you appreciate art then this collection is for you! I have also discovered many movies that i had never seen until i saw the poster in Tony's books. Great stuff!