‘A brilliant overview of the last century of film poster art that ... every student of African-American history and culture should experience.’ - Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
This magnificent volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of black film poster art. A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to present day. Accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and an afterword by acclaimed film director Spike Lee.
Part aesthetic, part nostalgic, the posters have meaning to young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. From early independents to 12 Years a Slave, these posters represent a journey: they remind people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring African-American filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations.
The wealth of imagery on these pages is taken from The Separate Cinema Archive, maintained by archive director John Kisch. The most extensive private holdings of African-American film memorabilia in the world, it contains over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries. This stunning
table book represents some of the archive’s greatest highlights.
Release date: September 2014
ISBN: 978-1-909526-06-8
320pp; 260 colour / B&W images and photographs
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By John Kisch and Tony Nourmand
JK & TN's New Book preorder now.
http://www.reelartpress.com/catalog/edition/59/separate-cinema---------------------------------------------
I have the earlier book
http://www.amazon.com/Separate-Cinema-Fifty-Black-Cast-Posters/dp/0374523606which is great.
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Also have the App for my ipad, haha
from an old post-
Hi All,
Many of us will remember John Kisch, if you don't where have you been?
Anyways John used to publish the Poster Price Almanac and run posterprice.com
Also is the director of Seperate Cinema (if you don't know what this is then get to the site soonest)
John emailed me a while back about an "
" that was in the works, and now an update and looks like its finished.
Here ya'll go:
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The Separate Cinema Archive has partnered with CineDex to produce an iPad application featuring Separate Cinema posters and commentary.
The First 100 Years of Black Film, as seen through movie posters, chronicles the turbulent and inspiring journey of the African-American film industry from the beginning of cinema to the time when Hollywood became truly integrated. This app presents a media-rich, experience featuring hours of entertainment with hundreds of illustrated posters, text, actor biographies and film clips.
Check out this application on the App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/100-years-of-black-film/id502309851?mt=8&ls=1 100 Years of Black Film
CineDex
