Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials

Name: Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762459469
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52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter

By Robert Osborne and Jeremy Arnold

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Showcasing 52 essential films spanning from the golden age of cinema to the present, Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials invites readers to explore stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that define what it means to be a classic in film history. The book offers a year-long cinematic journey or the perfect guide for creating a personal classic movie festival.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for classic film enthusiasts, newcomers eager to explore cinema history, and those seeking a well-curated guide to essential movies. It serves as both a thoughtful gift and an engaging companion for anyone passionate about the art of film.

Spanning eight decades of films and featuring the brightest stars ever to grace the silver screen, The Essentials is THE guide to must-see movies from the most trusted authority on film-Turner Classic Movies. It offers 52 films-one per week-for a year of must-see movies!

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Showcasing 52 essential films from the golden age to the present, Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history.

These are movies that define what it means to be a classic. Readers can enjoy one film per week, for a year of stellar viewing, or indulge in their own classic movie festival.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Leonard Maltin praises the book as "excellent," highlighting Jeremy Arnold's distillation of why each film is a must-see and commending the inclusion of insightful quotes from TCM hosts. Maltin finds the handsomely designed volume, rich with photographs, a perfect gift for newcomers to classic movies and equally appealing to seasoned fans. Raymond Benson describes the book as an "entertaining read," noting its beautiful design and illustration, and applauds Arnold's superb presentation of each film's significance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762459469

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: colour photos throughout, B&W photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1040g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Jeremy Arnold Non-Fiction Robert Osborne

About the Author

Jeremy Arnold, a writer and film historian, is the author of Lawrence of Arabia: The 50th Anniversary, a coffee-table book companion to that film's Blu-ray release. In addition to his work for numerous film trade publications, he has written over five hundred programming articles for the Turner Classic Movies website and contributed audio commentaries and historical essays to the DVD and Blu-ray releases of classic films.Jeremy lives in Los Angeles.