Take a journey through the makers and shapers of celluloid history. From horror to romance, noir to slapstick, adventure to tragedy, Western to new wave, this selection gathers the greats of 20th-century cinema into one indispensable guide to movie gold.<\/p>\n
The collection is arranged chronologically and in an extra-handy format. Film entries include a synopsis, cast\/crew listings, technical information, actor\/director bios, trivia, and lists of awards, as well as film stills, production photos, and the original poster for each film.<\/p>\n
From Metropolis to Modern Times, A Clockwork Orange to Bu\u00f1uel\u2019s The Young and the Damned, from the blockbusters to lesser-known masterpieces, thumb through and transform a quiet evening into an unforgettable screen encounter.
\nThe editor<\/p>\n
J\u00fcrgen M\u00fcller has worked as an art critic, a curator of numerous exhibitions, a visiting professor at various universities, and has published books and numerous articles on cinema and art history. Currently he holds the chair for art history at the University of Dresden, where he lives. M\u00fcller is the series editor for TASCHEN\u2019s Movies decade titles.
\nAbout the series<\/p>\n
Bibliotheca Universalis \u2014 Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!
\nSince we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.
\nBookworm\u2019s delight \u2014 never bore, always excite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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