Movie posters have undergone a significant transformation over the past century, evolving from mere advertisements into sophisticated works of art. While early posters were predominantly text-heavy and resembled newspaper advertisements, the widespread adoption of color lithography in the early 20th century enabled more vibrant and visually engaging designs, including hand-drawn portraits of film stars. During […]
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The Modern Myths: Adventures in the Machinery of the Popular Imagination by Philip Ball (2021)
The days when (ancient) myths – be they Greek, Nordic or from whatever region – were rather important to man as they served as guidelines and offered counsel are long gone; or so it seems. Because popular culture has created books, tales and stories that are inhabited by artificial men, werewolves, vampires, ghost hunters or […]