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Spanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made.
From A Trip to the Moon (1902)to Arrival (2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths of the mind, coloring our view of day-to-day reality and probably fueling a few dreams (and nightmares) along the way.
In Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi, fifty unforgettable films are profiled, including beloved favorites like The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and Fantastic Voyage (1966), groundbreaking shockers like Planet of the Apes (1968) and Alien (1979), and lesser-known landmarks like Things to Come (1936) and Solaris (1972). Illustrated by astounding color and black-and-white images, the book presents the best of this mind-bending genre, detailing through insightful commentary and behind-the-scenes stories why each film remains essential viewing. A perfect gift for any film buff or sci-fi fanatic!
Publisher : Running Press Adult; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 280 pages
ISBN-10 : 0762491523
ISBN-13 : 978-0762491520
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.88 x 9.13 inches
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Customers find the book enjoyable and informative. They appreciate the in-depth descriptions of the films and its perspective on the genre. The book is filled with color photography, movie posters, and sidebars. It provides a wonderful review of sci-fi across the past century and now. Readers praise the writing style as excellent, intelligent, and knowledgeable.
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