British Film Posters: An Illustrated History
by Branaghan, Sim; Chibnall, StephenFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-01-31
Publisher(s): British Film Inst
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Summary
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.
Author Biography
SIM BRANAGHAN is an information librarian
STEPHEN CHIBNALL is Professor of British Cinema at De Montfort University
STEPHEN CHIBNALL is Professor of British Cinema at De Montfort University
Table of Contents
| Preface: If We Cannot Appreciate Great Trash | p. 7 |
| Introduction: Selling The Sellout | p. 12 |
| 1896-1945 | |
| Film Distribution and Exhibition in the UK: Novelty Becomes Industry | p. 21 |
| The Birth of the Film Poster: Printing Techniques, Billposting, Formats and Design Strategies | p. 26 |
| Artists: 'Rather Low Grade Work' - Arnold Beauvais and Dudley Pout | p. 60 |
| A Sophisticated Interlude: Ealing Studios and the Battle of Art vs. Commerce | p. 73 |
| 1946-86 | |
| Film Distribution and Exhibition in the UK: Boom Turns to Bust | p. 87 |
| Formats and Design Strategies: Terrifying! Nerve-Shattering! Blood-Curdling! | p. 94 |
| Publicity Departments, Advertising Agencies and Design Studios | p. 115 |
| Artists (i): 'Real Ripsnorter' - Tom Chantrell and Allardyce Palmer | p. 134 |
| Artists (ii): 'Bloody Marvellous' - Eric Pulford and Downton Advertising | p. 154 |
| Artists (iii): The Sausage Factory and the Italian Connection Life at Downton's | p. 173 |
| Artists (iv): Feref and the Freelances - The End of a Tradition | p. 196 |
| Printers (i): Stafford & Co. and W. E. Berry - A Virtual Duopoly | p. 223 |
| Printers (ii): Ripley to Broomhead - The Supporting Players | p. 232 |
| 'New York, London, Perivale': National Screen Service Ltd | p. 246 |
| Fragmentation: Video Boxes, Multiplexes and Desktop Publishing | p. 255 |
| Postscript: Film Poster Collecting - From a Hobby to a Business | p. 269 |
| Conclusion: 'Man, If You Have to Ask' | p. 279 |
| Bibliography | p. 283 |
| Notes | p. 285 |
| Index | p. 300 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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