The Art of Noir Art by Judith Vanistendael

The Art of Noir Art by Judith VanistendaelThe Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Era of Film Noir is a gloriously lurid collection (Seattle Times) representing the visual black and white aesthetic of the genre. Temptresses swathed in glossy red, falling out of strapless sheathes with plunging necklines . . . To look at these movie posters is to glimpse a world of passionate intensity. Washington Post Book World The poster art from the film noir era has a bold look and an

and the lifelong quest for freedom

cultural commentary

With more than 200 photographs and botanical drawings

a fresh and quirky way of discovering the celebrated illustrator’s oeuvre

He’s covered in fleas

with each page delivering a new “awww” moment

The Backstagers series:

to Oakland

Christmas in a Book

and friends

and personal style

this is the kind of book that curious readers can pore over for hours and return to again and again