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There is nothing remarkable about a movie theater today; but that wasn't always the case. When the great American movie palaces began opening in the early 20th century, they were some of the most lavish, stunning buildings ever seen. However, they wouldn't last -- with the advent of in-home television, theater companies found it harder and harder to keep them open.Some were demolished, some were converted, and some remain empty to this day. After the Final Curtain: The Fall of the American Movie Theatre will take you through 24 of these magnificent buildings, revealing the beauty that remains years after the last ticket was sold.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jonglez Publishing; First Edition (November 15, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2361951649
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2361951641
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.52 x 0.87 x 12.03 inches
Reviewer: Rebecca
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing - thank you
Review: This book and your photographs are truly exceptional. My great grand parents owned the Adams and the Paramount theaters and I have always been intrigued by my grandparents stories. Although the condition is not the same, it is amazing to see these pictures and imagine the stories coming to life. What a whimsical time. Thank you for being both a historian and an artist and capturing the fall of the majestic theater industry. I will be ordering more for my family as gifts.

Reviewer: contemplative 1.0
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thanks for the curtain call ...
Review: I grew up in a time long ago when places like this meant something to me and my generation. "An acre of seats in a palace of splendor" they used to say. We'd see a movie and watch a stage show in places like this.The author understands what he's seeing in a wonderfully whole way. There's no lamenting here that I can see. Sure, a lot of us would like to places like this restored. But that's not possible any longer for a lot of these. But where there's hope for the old grande dames, Lambros tells us so. The photography is evocative and powerfully presented. Bravo.

Reviewer: Karen Johnson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Must for Urban Decay Lovers and Theater Buffs!
Review: Matt has captured beautiful images of these forgotten majestic theaters as well as providing a look at their history. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves urban decay in general or old theaters. I have had the pleasure of photographing one of these theaters in one of Matt's workshops, which I also highly recommend.

Reviewer: scoopab
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Wonderful read
Review: It was in beautiful shape. Love the pictures so bold and beaitoful

Reviewer: Paul L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good seller!
Review: Great book! Mint condition as advertised

Reviewer: Diane Kopperman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Compelling
Review: As everybody jumps on the bandwagon, people are trying to create a niche for themselves in the arena of photographing abandoned places. So, too, here. The author has managed to find enough abandoned theaters to photograph in interesting ways. There is something compelling about seeing these formerly grand buildings in such current states of decay.

Reviewer: John E. Palmer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Another Look At Abandoned Theatres
Review: Abandoned/Urban Exploration of decaying theaters. Good photography and accompanying text

Reviewer: James A. Trent
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book for lovers of old theaters.
Review: Great book, but sad to see how America has allowed so many of these irreplaceable theatres go to ruin. Book mentions that a few were subsequently saved, thankfully.

Reviewer: Freya of Asgard
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A wonderful book dedicated to the American movie palaces that thrived during the Roaring Twenties and then, from the 60s and on, became forlorn and forgotten.Matt Lambros, who manages a very interesting site called “After The Final Curtain” like the book, has documented the state of abandon of 22 American movie palaces, once lavish and full of glitz and glamour and now crumbling and derelict. There is a historical profile for each building, in which the author explains the rise and fall, and especially there are a lot of jaw-dropping pictures.All the images show in detail the current and sad conditions of these buildings. Only a few were restored and came back to the ancient glory, such as the Loew’s Kings Theater in New York. The others sit in the darkness, waiting for a better future.The book is a must-have for people interested in photography, architecture and movies.

Reviewer: Herverat
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Nostalgie . Photos magnifiques et tristes. A recommander aux amateurs de salles de cinéma. Ce type d'ouvrage n'existe malheureusement pas en Europe

Reviewer: Helene Ansell
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: All american theater. Mostly in Chicago.

Reviewer: Mr Ken Roe
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Officially launched November 15, 2016, lucky Amazon.co.uk buyers were given the chance to obtain this eagerly awaited book a few weeks early. (I had mine on pre-order for several months). Author & photographer Matt Lambros has produced an excellent book documenting the current (dilapidated) conditions of 22 former movie palaces across America. Each theatre has a brief historial text, but it is the stunningly beautiful photographs which are the 'star' of this publication. Their beauty of detail is even more remarkable given the low light levels which these building now have in their declining years. After the Final Curtain will bring back memories for those who knew these movie theaters when they were in their prime, and give a taste of 'what's inside' to those who are curious to know. A 'Must Have' book for cinema/ theatre buildings enthusiasts and for photographers and historians alike. It has pride of place on my bookshelf!

Reviewer: A. Hodson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This is a bit of a niche subject but is an excellent book for those so interested. American super movie house were by far bigger and brasher than anthing in the UK and I don't think that bingo caught on in the US which otherwise saved many UK picture houses. The photography is stunning and gives a brilliant insight into how things used to be.