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A celebration of the world's most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. There is an enduring love for old cinemas. It may have something to do with Maya Angelou's famous quote that people will never forget how you made them feel'. Cinemas have been the places where all kinds of emotions have been felt heartstrings are tugged, fears exposed, and then there is that explosion of joy with a happy ending. Cinemas are a place of communal experience, of first dates, of strong reactions. And you remember them. That's why people hate to see cinemas torn down. Silver Screens is a celebration of movie houses and drive-ins from around the world that continue to show feature films. All cinemas are working and open for business the book works as a part travel guide featuring a directory of contact addresses so you can visit each one that's listed. There are the wonderful art deco masterpieces, such as the 1938 Rex in Berkhamsted; or the art deco Raj Mandir in Jai

Silver Screens

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint HarperCollins Publishers
      Published 12 May 2024
      ISBN-13 9780008647537
      978-0008647537
      ISBN-10 0008647534
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      Book Synopsis
      A celebration of the world's most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. There is an enduring love for old cinemas. It may have something to do with Maya Angelou's famous quote that people will never forget how you made them feel'. Cinemas have been the places where all kinds of emotions have been felt heartstrings are tugged, fears exposed, and then there is that explosion of joy with a happy ending. Cinemas are a place of communal experience, of first dates, of strong reactions. And you remember them. That's why people hate to see cinemas torn down. Silver Screens is a celebration of movie houses and drive-ins from around the world that continue to show feature films. All cinemas are working and open for business the book works as a part travel guide featuring a directory of contact addresses so you can visit each one that's listed. There are the wonderful art deco masterpieces, such as the 1938 Rex in Berkhamsted; or the art deco Raj Mandir in Jai

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