Synopses & Reviews
The first complete history of illustrated film posters in the UK covers every aspect of design, printing and display from the Victorian era to the arrival of DeskTop Publishing in the 1980s. British Film Posters examins the contribution 'vintage' film posters have made to British popular art of the 20th century.
About the Author
SIM BRANAGHAN is an information librarian
STEPHEN CHIBNALL is Professor of British Cinema at De Montfort University
Table of Contents
PART ONE
Print Buying - Publicity Departments and Advertising Agencies
PART TWO
Artists
PART THREE
Printers
PART FOUR
'New York, London, Perivale' - National Screen Service Ltd
PART FIVE
A Commercial History of British Film Posters - Part One 1896-1949
PART SIX
Ealing Studios - Art Vs Commerce
PART SEVEN
Commercial History - Part Two 1950 - 1983
PART EIGHT
Nasty! - Outrageous Artwork and Censorship Scandals
PART NINE
DTP - Decline of the Poster?...1983 and after
PART TEN
Collecting - From a Hobby to a Business