Good Movies as Old Books - by Matt Stevens (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Good Movies as Old Books features more than 200 beloved films reimagined as book covers for the first time, giving readers the distinct pleasure of seeing a favorite film transformed into cover art"--

Book Synopsis

Imagine your favorite movies as vintage books! This clever collection features iconic films, cult classics, and box office hits brilliantly designed to look like original book covers--a delight for film fanatics and bibliophiles alike.

A good book cover is evocative, emotional, and revealing. It lures readers in and invites them to begin a journey with just a hint of the story that is about to unfold. They are true works of art.

Though many great movies are based on books, many more have a different creative beginning. Good Movies as Old Books features more than 200 beloved films reimagined as book covers, giving readers the distinct pleasure of seeing a favorite film transformed into cover art. Through masterful design, art, and typography, graphic designer Matt Stevens has created original vintage-style covers across film genres and eras of book design. From Braveheart to Parasite, Do the Right Thing to Top Gun, this page-turning assortment of box office hits, acclaimed indies, golden era gems, and cult classics will inspire you to discover new favorites or rethink the films you've seen a thousand times. A whole new way to celebrate the movies we love, this is the perfect gift for bibliophiles and cinephiles.

BOOKISH FUN MEETS FILM FANDOM: This art book sits directly in the center of the Venn diagram of book and movie love. It's a fun and fresh appreciation of books and cinema, perfect for both avid readers and movie fanatics.

ORIGINAL COLLECTIBLE ART: Matt Stevens is a graphic designer and illustrator whose passion for film shines through his unique works of art. He uses a dazzling variety of styles and graphics that perfectly reflect each film's tone, visuals, and emotion.

MOVIE LOVERS GIFT: The ultimate illustrated statement book for anyone with multiple streaming subscriptions, who loves movies based on books, or who regularly goes to the movie theater, this handsome book features a textured cover and eye-catching foil for an extra-special, luxe feel.

COMPANION SET OF ART CARDS: Pair this giftable volume with the Good Movies as Old Books: 100Postcards, a boxed set of 100 images drawn from the book, to create an irresistible set.

Perfect for:

• Cinephiles and bibliophiles
• Film students and art students
• Movie buffs and avid readers
• Gift-giving for Father's Day, Mother's Day, graduation, or birthday
• Art book collectors and design enthusiasts
• Fans of Jane Mount's Bibliophile, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, The New York Times Book of Movies, and Accidentally Wes Anderson

Review Quotes

"Father's Day catnip" -- Esquire

"Graphic designer Matt Stevens has produced an enchanting volume of images...It's impossible to resist flipping through this handsome book of cover images" -- Washington Post's Book Club Newsletter

"It works delightfully."-- Fast Company

About the Author

Matt Stevens is a designer and illustrator based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He runs a one-person studio, and his client work focuses on brand identity and illustration for brands, including Nike, Meta, Apple TV+, Netflix, Pinterest, and ESPN. He likes movies.