Biographies

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy both passed away in the 1950s, yet their films still have the power to reduce audiences old and new to helpless laughter. There has been no comprehensive account of their lives and work, until now. The roots of their comic greatness lay in 19th century variety theatre. Lancashire-born Stan Laurel was steeped in the traditions of the music hall, and found himself touring the USA in the 1910s as Charlie Chaplin’s understudy. American Oliver Hardy had established himself as a ‘fat funny man’ by the time he and Laurel were first paired in 1927.

‘A relentlessly entertaining insight to the most talented actor of his generation.’ Guardian

‘Revealing… comprehensive and impressive… Richard Kelly has done an excellent job.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Highly readable… Essential reading for any admirer of the actor but also for those seeking a front-line account of American cinema over the past 25 years.’ The Herald

A bona fide tough guy with soulful eyes and a laconic style, Robert Mitchum was one of Hollywood’s best-loved actors, star of such moody film noir favourites as Out of the Past, Night of the Hunter and Cape Fear, as well as enduring classics like Angel Face and Crossfire. But, as Lee Server now reveals, Mitchum was one of the few Hollywood icons whose real-life exploits were yet more compelling than his on-screen persona. A hobo in the Depression, he fell into movie acting after stints as a boxer, a beach bum and a songwriter. Despite early Hollywood successes, he was famously busted on a narcotics rap. But even prison couldn’t tame Mitchum’s taste for living on the wild side, and he remained an unrepentant misbehaver until the end of his days.

 The Masterworks In Posters From The Collection Of Toshifumi Makita

Cette publication fait suite à une exposition antérieure commémorant l'héritage du réalisateur et scénariste japonais Akira Kurosawa (1910–1998), organisée à l'occasion de l'ouverture de la National Film Archive of Japan. Avec le succès de 'Rashomon', Kurosawa a ouvert le monde du cinéma japonais aux marchés occidentaux, et il a depuis influencé d'innombrables réalisateurs. L'exposition présentait un éventail impressionnant de 84 affiches de ses films provenant de 30 pays. Les affiches, preuves de la large diffusion, de l'immense popularité et de la haute qualité artistique du travail du réalisateur, ont toutes été sélectionnées dans la collection du chercheur et expert de Kurosawa, Toshifumi Makita.

Saul Bass - A Life in Film & Design est une exploration captivante du génie créatif de Saul Bass, un designer légendaire du cinéma. Le livre retrace sa carrière remarquable, de la conception d'affiches de films emblématiques à la réalisation de séquences d'ouverture inoubliables. Avec des images saisissantes et des anecdotes fascinantes, cette œuvre rend hommage à l'impact durable de Bass sur l'industrie cinématographique et le design graphique. Un incontournable pour les passionnés de cinéma et les amateurs de design.