Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials
52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter
Robert Osborne author Jeremy Arnold author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Running Press,U.S.
Published:3rd May '16
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Showcasing 52 Essential films from the golden age to the present, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history. These are movies that define what it means to be a classic. Readers can enjoy one film per week, for a year of stellar viewing, or indulge in their own classic movie festival.
"[An] excellent book. Author Arnold distills why each movie is a must-see, and augments his knowledgeable text with sidebar quotes from various TCM hosts... Handsomely designed and packed with great photos, The Essentials would be a perfect gift for a young person who's just dipping his or her toe into these waters...but I found it equally appealing." --Leonard Maltin, leonardmaltin.com "An entertaining read... Beautifully-designed and illustrated... Author Jeremy Arnold does a superb job presenting the reasons why a particular film matters." --Raymond Benson, Cinema Retro
ISBN: 9780762459469
Dimensions: 232mm x 189mm x 25mm
Weight: 1040g
288 pages