NEW GUIDE TO POSTER COLLECTING. Collecting movie posters, from the most recent releases to the classics of the past, is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the antiques & collectibles field. The 1993 edition of WARREN'S MOVIE POSTER PRICE GUIDES (December, 1992) is THE guide to this fast-growing hobby. The book covers over 21,000 titles from 1900, when Thomas Edison first began releasing films, to the latest releases of 1992. Each listing includes the title, date, studio, stars, historical notes (where appropriate), auction records, & prices for the one sheet poster in Very Good & Excellent condition. The book weighs in at about 500 pages, 8-1/2" X 11" in size, & is a glossy, full color hardcover. An 8 page color section of some of the rarest posters is included, as well as lots of b/w photos. The introduction covers everything a new collector needs to know about how to collect, grading guides, sizes of posters, & more. An advertiser section includes ads from nationwide dealers, publishers of trade magazines devoted to the field. Call publisher for volume discounts. American Collectors Exchange: 615-265-5515. Also available from Distributors - Baker & Taylor Independent Publishers Group, Quality Books.

Most people view movie posters as an expensive form of expendable advertising. Others, however, see the posters as valuable art. If you are in the latter category, this is the work for you. All facets of collecting movie posters are covered in this guide book. The history of the movie poster is first presented, including a look at how the early studios influenced the development of posters. Next is a brief look at the world of movie art collecting. This is followed by a reference section that provides comprehensive explanations of the most commonly used terms in the field. Getting your collection started is the next topic, giving novice and more experienced collectors information on publications and materials available, where to go to purchase posters, where to go for help and other items. A concluding section details the proper care and handling of movie art materials, along with methods for restoration.

Since the earliest days of filmmaking, studios have marketed their films in every imaginable way. Film trailers, magazine advertisements, radio and television spots, and promotional items have all played a role in getting the attention of the public. But, for film fans all over the world, one area of film advertising remains nostalgically close to their hearts: the movie poster.Movie Poster Prices by Jon Warren is the definitive guide to the hobby of collecting original movie posters. A comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for a new collector, defining the types of movie posters and explaining how to grade the condition and determine the date and authenticity of a poster. This section is followed by alphabetical listings for over 18,000 films with current values for almost 20,000 posters. Each listing includes the year of release, major stars, releasing company, poster type, dimensions, country of origin and current market value.Jon Warren?s Movie Poster Prices has been the collector?s handbook of choice since 1985.