BOOK LAUNCHES AT THE CINEMA MUSEUM
The Cinema Museum hosts two book launches on May 21st and 22nd
Hercules Editions presents Silents by Claire Crowther
Thu May 21 18.30
Claire Crowther is a poet who is constantly breaking new ground with her innovative and genre-defying style. In Silents her subject is early cinema. The author will give a short reading from the book, which will be available to purchase on the night. To attend this free event, please RSVP [email protected]
Signum Books presents English Gothic: Classic Horror Cinema by Jonathan Rigby
Fri May 22 19.00
English Gothic was the first book to trace the rise and fall of horror cinema from its beginnings in the 1890s to the end of the 20th century. The new edition features a comprehensive section on television horror, a foreword by genre star Barbara Shelley and a wealth of new illustrations. Join Jonathan Rigby and Reece Shearsmith for the launch of Jonathan’s book. There will be clips, and an interview and discussion. There will also be a signing at the end of the evening. Free event.
The Cinema Museum
2 Dugard Way
Kennington
London SE11 4TH
www.cinemamuseum.org.uk Tel: 020 7840 2200
Email: [email protected]
