Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art From the Underground

Over the years the motion picture industry has (sadly) gravitated to generating poorly cropped and heavily airbrushed posters that rely far too often on celebrity head shots. Thankfully, a network of artists reinvigorated the art of the movie poster, crafting stunning pieces for classic and cult films. This book, written by film and music historian Matthew Chojnacki, brings you the best of the movement, presenting this eclectic and dynamic medium. More than 200 eye-popping posters from over 100 cutting-edge artists Fascinating commentary Behind-the-scenes information These new underground posters have quickly become the most coveted by ardent moviegoers; they are typically produced in very limited runs, sell out within minutes, and command upwards of several hundred dollars each. 208 pp | 200+ images