All Movie Posters

Movies create a distinct impression on their audiences. Movie audiences tend to leave a movie theater with images of characters, settings and climatic scenes. These images adorn all movie posters, creating a reminiscent quality that draws the public to them. All movie posters have become a popular tool to not only advertise the movie but to sell the memory of the movie.

Although movie posters got their start in the 1900's, they didn't gain mass appreciation and acceptance until recently. Before the late 1980's all movie posters were required to be sent back to the distributor, usually the National Screening Service, after the film was out of theaters. This requirement changed with the closing of the National Screening Service. The new accessibility of all movie posters opened up the market and enabled fans to obtain a piece of movie history.

The emergence of the Internet allowed online poster stores to pop up left and right. One of the most popular and highly acclaimed websites is Allposters.com. The website, which boasts to be the world's largest poster and print store, offers a wide selection of music, sports, photographs and movie posters. Consumers may browse all movie posters by genre, personality and release date. The website's all movie posters selection includes classic movies, musicals, thrillers and posters from soon to be released movies.

All movie posters come in a variation of sizes, colors, and designs. Some are reproductions of the ruined original posters while others are memorable scenes from movies. Classic movie posters from great artists like The Brothers Hildebrandt and Richard Amsel are available for purchase. The Hildebrandt duo designed the first Star Wars poster and illustrated the Lord of the Rings calendar. Amsel designed the Muppet Movie poster as well as many TV Guide illustrations.

The website's collection also includes a diverse assortment of specialty movie posters. Some examples of specialty movie posters include a replication of the original Gone with the Wind poster, scenes from Disney's Lady and the Tramp, and the original poster for Rocky. Also available for purchase are 8x10's and posters of directors, actresses and actors from famous films.

There are 14, 982 movie posters available in the all movie posters collection. All movie posters range in price from as little as $8.99 for a 24 x 36 inch poster to $49.99 for a framed 25 x 35 inch poster. A little less than half of all movie posters come pre-framed and ready to order. If a movie poster isn't already pre-framed, consumers may exercise the option of having the poster framed and mounted by the site for an additional charge. The online store also allows visitors to view a poster with multiple frames in order to help with selection.

The website includes a poster club, which allows the customer to exclusive discounts and an advance notice of sales. Club membership only requires providing an email address. A 10% discount towards future purchases is automatically rewarded upon membership.

The rising popularity of all movie posters can be seen displayed in video stores, houses and offices around the world. Collectors and newcomers alike have found their home at allposters.com. Whether it's a desire to own a piece of cinematic history or a latest Lord of the Rings poster, fans can find all movie posters here.


Sources:
AllPosters.com- The World's Largest Poster and Print Store!. 2007. 16 Jan 2007 < http://www.allposters.com/>.
The History of Film Posters. All-film-posters.com.16 Jan 2007 < http://www.all-film-posters.com/history-film-poste rs.html>.
The Official Brothers Hildebrandt Website. 16 Jan 2007 < http://www.brothershildebrandt.com/Brothers.htm> ;.
Portraits in Stardust: The Art of Richard Amsel. 1993. Lucyfan Enterprises. 16 Jan 2007 < http://www.lucyfan.com/amsel.html>.