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# The New York Times Book of Movies: The Essential 1,000 Films to See

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Review: Great movie reference book - Gave this to our 19 year old some who is a total movie-buff. He loves it! Not really something you sit down and read like a typical book; more of an awesome reference book.
Review: Thrilled! - Gave 'The New York Times Book of Movies: The Essential 1,000 Films to See' as a Christmas present and it was a massive hit! It's the perfect gift for any movie buff. Packed with amazing selections and insights, it's a treasure trove for film lovers. Truly made the holiday special for someone dear to me.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,871 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Movie Reference #13 in Movie Guides & Reviews #48 in Movie History & Criticism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (541) |
| Dimensions  | 7.48 x 2.33 x 9.52 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 078933657X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0789336576 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 1296 pages |
| Publication date  | October 1, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Rizzoli Universe |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie reference book
*by L***P on April 9, 2025*

Gave this to our 19 year old some who is a total movie-buff. He loves it! Not really something you sit down and read like a typical book; more of an awesome reference book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thrilled!
*by S***S on January 9, 2024*

Gave 'The New York Times Book of Movies: The Essential 1,000 Films to See' as a Christmas present and it was a massive hit! It's the perfect gift for any movie buff. Packed with amazing selections and insights, it's a treasure trove for film lovers. Truly made the holiday special for someone dear to me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good book for those interested in movies
*by G***I on January 28, 2025*

My grandson is starting to get interested in movies. I thought this book would help him.

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