Poster Books
Below is a list of collections of movie posters from the classic film noir era. All are available in the UNC library system. Each book's call number is hypertext linked to its record in the UNC Libraries online catalog.
- Bassoff, Lawrence. Crime Scenes: Movie Poster Art of the Film Noir, the Classic Period, 1941-1959.
Beverly Hills, CA : L. Bassoff Collection, c1997.
DAVIS FOLIO PN1995.9.P5 B387 1997
This book is a collection of film noir posters and lobby cards. Interestingly, though nearly all the films were shot in severe black and white, many of the best posters are in vivid, oversaturated, high-contrast color. The author has also included price ranges for aspiring collectors.
- Muller, Eddie. The Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Era of Film Noir.
Woodstock: Overlook Press, 2002.
ART OVERSIZE PN1995.9.P5 M85 2002
This book traces the evolution of classic film noir posters and includes 338 full-color illustrations, many of them full-page plates.
