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'This encyclopedia-ish tome should provide years of service both as a reference guide and source of reminiscence for movies and the players who made them.' (Washington Post) 'The Movie Book is the publishing equivalent of a Hollywood blockbuster.' (Evening Standard) 'A deeply pleasurable thing to have around... a lovely luxury item for all film fans.' (Heat) 'Each image is superbly reproduced and neatly captures the essence of its subject... a volume whose visual pleasures are almost unlimited.' (Empire Magazine) 'From nouvelle vague to animation, representatives from almost every area... from movie moguls to screen idols and designers to directors... and each entry is accompanied by a striking film still. A feast for fans.' (Good Book Guide)

In the wake of The Art Book and The Fashion Book comes this A to Z guide to 500 people who have made huge contributions to the world of cinema. From nouvelle vague to animation, representatives come from the whole spectrum - from movie moguls to screen idols and designers to directors - and each entry is accompanied by a striking film still. There's also a comprehensive cross-referencing system. A feast for film fans. (Kirkus UK)

'This encyclopedia-ish tome should provide years of service as both a reference guide and source of reminiscence for movies and the players who made them.' (Washington Post) 'The Movie Book is the publishing equivalent of a Hollywood blockbuster.' (Evening Standard) 'A deeply pleasurable thing to have around ... a lovely luxury item for all film fans.' (Heat) 'A weighty tome in all the right ways ... startling imagery, brilliant art direction.' (Arena) 'Each image is superbly reproduced and neatly captures the essence of its subject ... a volume whose visual pleasures are almost unlimited.' (Empire Magazine) 'From nouvelle vague to animation, representatives come from every area - from movie moguls to screen idols and designers to directors and each entry is accompanied by a striking film still. A feast for fans.' (The Good Book Guide)

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