DK The Film Book

Lights, camera, action. . . Step into the world of cinema and learn everything there is to know about movies, directors, genres, and styles. Profiling 100 of the world's most influential directors and 100 key cinematic works, The Film Book will take you on a journey through the changing cinematic landscape. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at classics like Citizen Kane and the Godfather and take a front row seat at lavish blockbusters including Titanic. Covering every national school of film-making from Hollywood to Bollywood The Film Book has something for everyone. Top 10 and What to Watch boxes will inspire your next movie night. Test your knowledge with the essential trivia section - how much do you know about Oscar winners, biggest flops, banned films, and more From the birth of cinema right up until the present day, The Film Book is a cinematic masterpiece. Packaged in a metal tin just like a reel of film, The Film Book is full to bursting with interesting stats, facts and figures and is essential reading for any film buff.