{"product_id":"fun-city-cinema-hardcover","title":"Fun City Cinema | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun City Cinema: New York City and the Movies that Made It | A Visual History of NYC Through Film\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 October 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun City Cinema: New York City and the Movies that Made It by Jason Bailey is a richly illustrated celebration of New York City’s cinematic legacy and the legendary films that captured its evolving spirit across nearly a century of filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending film criticism, urban history, photography, and cultural storytelling, this visually stunning book explores how ten iconic movies documented the rise, struggles, reinvention, and enduring magic of New York City. From the groundbreaking energy of The Jazz Singer to the modern charm of Frances Ha, each featured film serves as both a cinematic masterpiece and an “accidental documentary” of the city’s changing identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering classics such as King Kong, The Naked City, Midnight Cowboy, Taxi Driver, Wall Street, Kids, and 25th Hour, Jason Bailey examines how directors, writers, and actors transformed New York’s streets, neighborhoods, and atmosphere into unforgettable storytelling landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes rare archival photographs, production ephemera, film stills, behind-the-scenes images, and exclusive interviews with acclaimed filmmakers and artists including Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, Oliver Stone, Noah Baumbach, Larry Clark, Walter Hill, Jerry Schatzberg, Susan Seidelman, and Jennifer Westfeldt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful, nostalgic, and visually immersive, Fun City Cinema is an essential addition for film lovers, cinephiles, New York enthusiasts, and readers interested in cinema history and urban culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExplores 100 years of New York City filmmaking \u003cbr\u003eFeatures ten iconic films across ten decades \u003cbr\u003eIncludes rare film stills, archival photos, and production materials \u003cbr\u003eContains exclusive interviews with renowned filmmakers and actors \u003cbr\u003eCombines film history, cultural analysis, and visual storytelling \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for movie lovers, cinema students, and NYC enthusiasts \u003cbr\u003eBeautifully designed collectible coffee-table style film book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun City Cinema book, Jason Bailey, New York City film history, movies about NYC, cinema history books, New York films, Martin Scorsese interviews, film culture books, Hollywood and New York, visual film history, movie photography books, iconic NYC movies, film criticism books, Taxi Driver history, Frances Ha, King Kong NYC, filmmaking in New York, movie lovers gift book\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Bailey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54199155458323,"sku":"BY9.4170","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/FunCityCinema_page-0001.webp?v=1779537890","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/fun-city-cinema-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}