Cart 0

Congratulations! Your order qualifies for free shipping You are $150.00 CAD away from free shipping.
Sorry, looks like we don't have enough of this product.

Discount code
Subtotal Free
View cart
Shipping, taxes, and discount codes are calculated at checkout. TIFF prefers Visa.
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Mastercard
  • Union Pay
  • Visa

Your Cart is Empty

The book cover for "Separate Cinema: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art" features a white background with a vibrant, stylized illustration of two figures dancing, accompanied by small angelic and devilish characters.

Separate Cinema: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art

Regular price $77.00 CAD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Book cover type

This magnificent volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of Black film poster art. A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day, accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by Black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and an afterword by Hollywood director Spike Lee.

 These posters have meaning for young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. They capture the spirit and energy of an earlier time, reminding people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring African American filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations. The wealth of imagery on these pages is taken from the Separate Cinema Archive, maintained by archive director John Kisch. The most extensive private holdings of African-American film memorabilia in the world, it contains over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries. This stunning coffee table book represents some of the archive's greatest highlights.

John Kisch is one of America's leading archivists, the quintessential word on rare and vintage poster collecting and the founder of The Separate Cinema Archive. A commercial photographer by profession, Kisch currently lives in New York's scenic Hudson Valley.

  • Publisher: ‎ Reel Art Press
  • Publication date: ‎ Oct. 6 2014
  • Edition: ‎ Illustrated
  • Language: ‎ English
  • Print length: ‎ 317 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎ 1909526061
  • ISBN-13: ‎ 9781909526068
  • Item weight: ‎ 2.27 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.13 x 3.56 x 29.21 cm
Frequently Asked Questions

How much is shipping?

When checking out online you will be presented various shipping options with the exact shipping charge for each option, which is automatically calculated based on your shipping address.

Do you offer exchanges?

In the case of an exchange of an online order, the customer is responsible for all shipping charges from and to the customer's location. Please contact tiffshop@tiff.net prior to sending back any products.

What is your return policy?

All online orders are FINAL SALE. We offer an exchange-only policy for all non-sale, undamaged and unused goods within 14 days of purchase with the original receipt. See full policy here.

Do you offer any discounts?

Members receive 15% online and in-person at the TIFF Shop and up to 30% off on Member Savings Days.

Shipping Information

Shipping

From Toronto directly to your door. We ship across Canada and around the world. 

Fulfillment

We process each order by hand. Please allow for a slight delay in order fulfillment. 

International Orders

International customers are responsible for any custom charges, duties, or taxes charged to them by their country.

About Us
Slide image


TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film.

Slide image


Every purchase you make directly supports TIFF and helps us create a more informed and connected world through the power of film.

Slide image


We’re dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds.