The art of classic sci-fi movies / Edited by Adam Newell ; introduction by Kim Newman ; withcontributions from Nick Jones ... [et al.]

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Language: English Publication details: [New York] : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2023Description: 319 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:

9781493071036
1493071033

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PN 1995.9 A784 2023

Contents:

Introduction: SF: the classic era / by Kim Newman The early years Stephen Jones on The invisible ray and The phantom creeps The 1950s Margaret A. Weitekamp on Destination Moon and Forbidden planet The 1960s Nick Jones on Alphaville and 2001: a space odyssey The 1970s Mark Salisbury on Dark star and Logan's run

Summary: "From the dawn of silent cinema to today, sci-fi movies have been a constant presence in pop culture, with mad scientists, terrifying monsters (giant and otherwise), UFOs, and invading aliens all bursting out from some of the most brilliantly designed posters ever printed, featuring art that was sometimes lurid, always eye-catching, and often simply beautiful.Acknowledging the iconic, but with plenty of room for the rare and unfamiliar, The Art of Classic Sci-Fi Movies presents a stellar selection of imagery, charting the story of the genre from its origins in foundational works like A Trip to the Moon and Metropolis, through Cold War classics like Invasion of the Body-Snatchers and Godzilla, and on to visionary films such as 2001 and Solaris—as well as less celebrated but nonetheless infamous cultural artifacts like Barbarella and Zardoz, and genuine oddities such as Murder by Television and Twonky. The most extensive book of its type ever published, it includes ample selections from American movies as well as a range of films from Japan, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and Eastern Europe."-- Publsiher's description.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Humanidades	Humanidades (4to. Piso)	PN 1995.9 A784 2023 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000188163

Introduction: SF: the classic era / by Kim Newman
The early years
Stephen Jones on The invisible ray and The phantom creeps
The 1950s
Margaret A. Weitekamp on Destination Moon and Forbidden planet
The 1960s
Nick Jones on Alphaville and 2001: a space odyssey
The 1970s
Mark Salisbury on Dark star and Logan's run

"From the dawn of silent cinema to today, sci-fi movies have been a constant presence in pop culture, with mad scientists, terrifying monsters (giant and otherwise), UFOs, and invading aliens all bursting out from some of the most brilliantly designed posters ever printed, featuring art that was sometimes lurid, always eye-catching, and often simply beautiful.Acknowledging the iconic, but with plenty of room for the rare and unfamiliar, The Art of Classic Sci-Fi Movies presents a stellar selection of imagery, charting the story of the genre from its origins in foundational works like A Trip to the Moon and Metropolis, through Cold War classics like Invasion of the Body-Snatchers and Godzilla, and on to visionary films such as 2001 and Solaris—as well as less celebrated but nonetheless infamous cultural artifacts like Barbarella and Zardoz, and genuine oddities such as Murder by Television and Twonky. The most extensive book of its type ever published, it includes ample selections from American movies as well as a range of films from Japan, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and Eastern Europe."-- Publsiher's description.

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