Colours Of Film: The Story Of Cinema In 50 Palettes Charles Bramesco Book

Colours of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes by Charles Bramesco Hardcover is a visually rich guide for film lovers, design enthusiasts, parents buying for teens, and gift hunters who appreciate the intersection of cinema and colour. This brand-new hardcover edition breaks down how filmmakers use palettes to convey mood, theme and character — from Wes Anderson’s pastel precision to the single, unforgettable red in Schindler’s List. It’s an engaging, coffee-table-friendly book that doubles as a learning resource and a conversation starter.

About this edition
Format: Hardcover
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711270312

What’s inside

Author and film critic Charles Bramesco maps cinema through 50 curated colour palettes. Each spread pairs infographic palettes with striking film stills and readable analysis, showing how hue, saturation and contrast become storytelling tools. The book covers a wide range of directors and eras — from classic monochrome gestures to contemporary directors who use colour as shorthand for emotion. Examples include Wes Anderson’s meticulous pastels and Steven Spielberg’s poignant use of a single red element in Schindler’s List (1993).

Why readers love it

Rather than a technical textbook, this is a lively, accessible walkthrough of visual language that appeals to both casual moviegoers and students of film. The format makes it perfect as a book collection centerpiece, a gift set addition, or a resource in classrooms exploring cinematography, art direction, or graphic design.

• Clear visual breakdowns: Infographic palettes paired with stills make complex ideas easy to understand.
• Wide appeal: Ideal for parents, teachers, film students, and gift buyers seeking a stylish paperback-alternative — in this case, a durable hardcover edition.
• Authoritative voice: Written by Charles Bramesco, a critic whose work appears in The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and more — trusted by readers and publications alike.
• Great for reference: Use as bedtime reading for teens curious about movies, as a discussion starter in film clubs, or as inspiration for creative projects.
• Collector-friendly: A handsome hardcover that works as a timeless keepsake on shelves and coffee tables.

About the author

Charles Bramesco is a Brooklyn-based film and television critic. His byline appears in respected outlets including The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Newsweek, and Vulture, bringing both credibility and a contemporary critical eye to this title.

Colours of Film offers more than aesthetics — it teaches readers to read colour the way one reads dialogue or camera movement. Whether you’re building a curated book collection, searching for the perfect gift for a cinephile, or looking for an engaging classroom resource, this hardcover edition is a polished, insightful pick that celebrates the emotional power of colour in cinema.