Following the same formula as Phaidon's miniature "Art Book" and "Photography
Book", the mini version of "The Movie Book" brings together 500 people from
around the world who have made a landmark contribution to the medium of film.
From the earliest pioneers to the stars of today, the entries cover the entire
industry, including actors and directors, costume designers and make-up
artists, special-effects wizards and animators, producers and major movie
moguls. Arranged alphabetically, they create engaging and thought-provoking
Marcello Mastroianni sits next to Louis B. Mayer while Sidney Poitier rubs
shoulders with Roman Polanski. Each entry is illustrated by a film still,
photograph or cinematic sequence that shows a key aspect of that person's
work. An accompanying text reveals the significance of each name within the
history of film and includes essential biographical information. In addition,
there is a comprehensive cross-referencing system and glossary to guide the
reader through the complexities of the motion-picture industry, together with
an international guide to film festivals and museums. A feature exclusive to
the mini version is a supplementary index of film titles, actors, actresses
and directors, enabling the user to track down all the additional references
to and illustrations of their favourite films and personalities.