Movies! Sound! Camera! Action

This book is a definitive guide that invites you to an entertaining stroll through the movie history. From drama to slapstick, from animation classics to epic masterpieces, from western to horror films, from action blockbusters to musicals. This fascinating genre mix combines must-see cult movies and also features real cinematic gems. Each movie is evocatively illustrated with large-format film stills, insights from the shooting, and the original movie posters. Moreover every film profile is packed with details including the director, cast, music, a plot synopsis and all sorts of oddities. Though the best part of the book is that it comes with 8 CDs that are filled with all the accompanying film themes of each movie displayed. This nostalgic tour de force through the history of celluloid should be within reach of every movie lover.