Film Books
Global in outlook and grounded in the unparalleled collections and expertise of the Academy, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. The Academy Museum Store offers retail merchandise that illuminates the world of cinema, celebrating the many stories of moviemaking. Our selection of books devoted to the history, art, and science of film is one of the most comprehensive collections of cinema books and catalogues in Los Angeles.
BEST PICK: A JOURNEY THROUGH FILM HISTORY AND THE ACADEMY AWARDS
Best Pick: A Journey through Film History and the Academy Awards Hardcover – February 15, 2022by John Dorney (Author), Jessica Regan (Author), Tom Salinsky (Author), Helen O'Hara (Foreword)A fascinating history of motion pictures through the lens of the Academy Awards,...
$36.00
THE ACADEMY AND THE AWARD: THE COMING OF AGE OF OSCAR
November 5, 2022 | 1pm Gallery Conversation: The Academy and the Award with Bruce Davis and Randy HaberkampJoin the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Executive Vice President Randy Haberkamp in a special conversation with Bruce Davis, author of...
$40.00
OSCAR WARS: A HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD IN GOLD, SWEAT, AND TEARS
Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears Hardcover – February 21, 2023by Michael Schulman (Author) Exclusive copy signed by Michael SchulmanThe author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with...
$40.00
ADRIAN: A LIFETIME OF MOVIE GLAMOUR, ART AND HIGH FASHION
From ruby slippers to fashion runways, Adrian: A Lifetime of Movie Glamour, Art and High Fashion is a visual celebration of the life and work of the man behind some of the most memorable fashions of Hollywood's golden age.This book...
$65.00
BEYOND THE BEST DRESSED
Beyond the Best Dressed: A Cultural History of the Most Glamorous, Radical, and Scandalous Oscar Fashion Hardcover – February 1, 202The ultimate red carpet companion, Beyond the Best Dressed is an illustrated, personality-filled romp through more than 90 years of...
$22.00
EDITH HEAD: THE FIFTY-YEAR CAREER
Edith Head: The Fifty-Year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer Hardcover – Illustrated, October 5, 2010by Jay Jorgensen (Author)All About Eve. Funny Face. Sunset Blvd. Rear Window. Sabrina. A Place in the Sun. The Ten Commandments. Scores of iconic films...
$85.00
IF ANYTHING HAPPENS I LOVE YOU
If Anything Happens I Love You Hardcover – September 27, 2022by Will McCormack (Author), Michael Govier (Author), Youngran Nho (Illustrator)Unimaginable loss yields to the power of human connection in this simple, moving story from the filmmakers of the eponymous Oscar-winning...
$21.99
GREASE:THE DIRECTOR'S NOTEBOOK
Comprehensive and beautifully designed, Grease: The Director's Notebook also includes all new exclusive interviews with the key cast members and crew, including Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta, and Stockard Channing, original script pages, call sheets, conceptual images, and more. Grease is the word...
$45.00
PARASITE: A GRAPHIC NOVEL IN STORYBOARDS
Discover the illustrations that inspired the historic, OSCAR®-winning film's every shot in this graphic novel drawn by Director Bong Joon Ho himself.So metaphorical: With hundreds of mesmerizing illustrations, Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboardsis a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making...
$30.00
THE IRISHMAN
The Irishman book by Assouline Martin Scorsese has long been revered as one of our greatest living directors; his career spans more than 50 years and includes some of the most celebrated American gangster films—from Mean Streets to Casino...
$175.00
THE WES ANDERSON COLLECTION: THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
This companion to the New York Times bestselling book The Wes Anderson Collection takes readers behind the scenes of the Oscar®-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel with a series of interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and movie/television critic Matt Zoller...
$37.50
STANLEY KUBRICK'S THE SHINING 3 VOLUME COLLECTOR'S SET
Stanley Kubrick's The ShiningEdition of 1,000 Box with 2 volumes and an ephemera set including facsimile reproductions and original artwork booklets, 14.4 x 16.6 in., 19.90 kg (43.8 lb), 2198 pages Collector’s Edition of 1,000 numbered copiesTHE SHINING and all related...
$1,500.00
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History Hardcover – August 30, 2022by Caseen Gaines The definitive account of the motion picture phenomenon, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History is a must-have for fans of the beloved Steven...
$60.00
GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S THE SHAPE OF WATER
Explore the art and making of Guillermo del Toro's new masterpiece, The Shape of Water, now nominated for thirteen Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture.From master storyteller Guillermo del Toro comes The Shape of Water—an other-worldly fairy tale...
$45.00
THE DARK CRYSTAL: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY
Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic.A true masterpiece brought to life by the ingenious puppetry and peerless storytelling of Jim Henson, Dark...
$45.00
THE GODFATHER FAMILY ALBUM, 40TH ED.
Steve Schapiro. The Godfather Family Album. 40th Ed. Hardcover – November 30, 2020by Paul Duncan (Editor), Steve Schapiro (Photographer) “It’s dangerous to be an honest man.” ― Michael Corleone, Godfather III As special photographer on the sets and locations of...
$30.00
THE ANNOTATED GODFATHER 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The Annotated Godfather (50th Anniversary Edition): The Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts Hardcover – Special Edition, September 21, 2021by Jenny M. Jones (Author), Francis Ford Coppola (Foreword)Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, this authorized,...
$30.00
JOE ALVES DESIGNING JAWS
Joe Alves: Designing JAWS provides the production designer's view into the development of this world-renowned film. Included are Joe's stunning pre-production illustrations; handwritten location and production notes; on-set photographs; blueprints of the shark's design; and first-time publication of his complete catalog...
$39.95
LABYRINTH THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY
Labyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History Hardcover – October 18, 2016by Paula M Block (Author), Terry J Erdmann (Author), Brian Henson (Introduction),Labyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive thirtieth-anniversary exploration of the beloved Jim Henson classic, featuring rare artwork, interviews,...
$45.00
GHOSTBUSTERS: ECTOMOBILE
Ghostbusters: Ectomobile (Haynes Manual) Hardcover – October 24, 2017by Troy Benjamin (Author), Marc Sumerak (Author), Ian Moores (Illustrator)Go under the hood of the Ghostbusters’ iconic car and discover the secrets of the team’s ghoul-trapping gadgets with this comprehensive users manual...
$29.99
