The Movie Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

By: DK

Narrated by: Peter Guiness

Narrated by Peter Guiness, explore the rich history of cinema like never before - from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century science-fiction - uncovering the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems.

Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) and ending with Richard Linklater's ground-breaking Boyhood (2014), The Movie Book chronicles more than 100 of the best films ever made - from comedies and dramas to animations, documentaries, and what brings cinema to life.

Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films you need to see through iconic quotes biographies, movie memorabilia and narrative timelines.

Essential for anyone with a passion for cinema, The Movie Book is ready for its close-up.

© 2015 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

Critic reviews

"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." — Examiner.com

"Clever and engaging" — Booklist

"Perfect coffee table fodder for your home theater." — Uncrate.com

"[A] great refresher for films you haven't seen in a while and an even better resource for populating your watchlist with shows you may have missed." — GeekDad

"Richly illustrated." — Parade.com

"A fine introduction for budding film buffs." — School Library Journal

"A wonderful contribution to film history collections." — Voice of Youth Advocates

A journey through movie history...some

great narrator and story line and flow.

I wonder if there is a 3rd book...the end of 2nd half left me hanging.

will need to research if there are more.

so many movies to watch.

a great list and brief explanation of various movies around the world and how they are meant to be watched.

Snore...

A good book to listen to when you're trying to fall asleep...as dull as a Chinese restaurant's take-out plastic spoon.