Separate Cinema: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art - Couverture rigide

Kisch, John Duke

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1909526061 ISBN 13 : 9781909526068

Editeur : Reel Art Press, 2014

Synopsis

A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day

This magnificent volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of black film poster art. A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day, accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and an afterword by Hollywood director Spike Lee. These posters have meaning for young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. They capture the spirit and energy of an earlier time, reminding people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring African American filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations. The wealth of imagery on these pages is taken from the Separate Cinema Archive, maintained by archive director John Kisch. The most extensive private holdings of African-American film memorabilia in the world, it contains over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries. This stunning coffee table book represents some of the archive's greatest highlights.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'It explores all aspects of black film... Seriously, go get yourself a copy. Your coffee table will thank you.' --Shortlist

'A striking homage to the graphic design aesthetic of yesteryear, the series of pop artworks more importantly outlines the way the film industry has portrayed black actors and characters for over a century.' --The Huffington Post
'An essential sourcebook, Separate Cinema traces the development of African American cinema in tandem with the representations of black America in white Hollywood, beginning with Birth of a Nation and ending with Fruitvale Station, tracing a trajectory that closely overlaps the historic changes in the nation during that same time period. Taken as art, popular culture, and history, Separate Cinema is a tour-de-force of illustrated publishing.' --Crave

Présentation de l'éditeur

This magnificent volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of Black film poster art. A visual feast, it honours the 40th anniversary of the Separate Cinema Archive, the most extensive private holdings of African-American film memorabilia in the world, containing over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries. The book features stunning images that recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to present day. Part aesthetic, part nostalgic and wholly fascinating.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Reel Art Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1909526061
• ISBN 13: 9781909526068
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 317
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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