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Fellini’s Masterpiece at 60: The Ultimate Guide to 8½

A coffee-table book on Federico Fellini’s 8½ to release in early 2023 to coincide with the film’s 60th anniversary. Written by a freelance film critic who has written columns for the likes of The Times and Empire Magazine, owner of a popular Instagram account focused on foreign-language films of the post-war era. Features high-quality stills from the film’s latest remaster, alongside in-depth profiles of the director and cast, and scene-by-scene breakdowns of the film.

Publisher

Thames & Hudson – publishes high-quality, highly-visual art monographs; fits nicely alongside their wide range of film titles, inc. Tom Shone’s ‘Retrospective’ series

Market

Primary – fans of 8½ or Fellini in general (centred on gift market)

Secondary – film buffs; coffee table book market (aesthetic value); cinemas/film societies

Other markets – educational (8½ continues to be taught in film studies courses)

Competition

Unique title and niche subject so little in the way of direct competition for space

Complementary titles – ‘The Art of ___’ series (Insight Editions); ‘The ___ Archives’ series (Taschen); similar titles from Running Press and Abrams Books