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Film noir recommended reading
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Dark City: The Lost World of Film NoirDark City: The Lost World of Film Noir by Eddie Muller
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $8.67
Eddie Muller's Dark City is one of the best books on noir out there.
Dark City: The Film NoirDark City: The Film Noir by Spencer Selby
Buy new: $35.00 / Used from: $10.85
A great "list" book. Noirheads use this one to keep track of what they've seen and what they want to see.
Film Noir: An Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style, Third EditionFilm Noir: An Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style, Third Edition
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $10.32
Another excellent "List" book. Not much in the way of photos, but this is probably the most comprehensive list of film noir out there.
A Panorama of American Film Noir (1941-1953)A Panorama of American Film Noir (1941-1953) by Raymond Borde
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $9.49
This is the book that started it all. A must for film fans.
Death on the Cheap: The Lost B Movies of Film NoirDeath on the Cheap: The Lost B Movies of Film Noir by Arthur Lyons
Buy new: $15.75 / Used from: $3.48
The ultimate reference of all B-film noir. The book is entertaining and really digs deep trying to find some forgotten gems (and more than a few stinkers).
Early Film Noir: Greed, Lust and Murder Hollywood StyleEarly Film Noir: Greed, Lust and Murder Hollywood Style by William Hare
Buy new: $39.95 / Used from: $35.00
A collection of essays on great film noir.
The Noir StyleThe Noir Style by Alain Silver
Buy new: $37.80 / Used from: $16.99
A enjoyable coffee-table sized book with images from film noir.
Art of Noir: The Posters And Graphics From The Classic Era Of Film NoirArt of Noir: The Posters And Graphics From The Classic Era Of Film Noir by Eddie Muller
Buy new: $37.12 / Used from: $27.32
This one goes great with Noir Style. A collection of colorful film noir movie posters in coffee-table-book size.
Painting With LightPainting With Light by John Alton
Buy new: $21.09 / Used from: $15.57
The famed movie-maker's book on lighting. A must for noir fans and film makers. The book references The Amazing Mr. X.