Veteran photographer Simon Edelstein has spent 12 years travelling the world - the USA France
Italy India Morocco and Cuba - in search of abandoned cinemas. Visiting far-flung cities in
more than 30 countries he discovered forgotten buildings whose timeworn façades still hint of
their former glory. These once-proud movie palaces languishing under decades of dust are far
removed from their classic role as magnets for Saturday night crowds. With his skilful focus on
their ageing facades entrances and interiors Edelstein brings these cinemas - and their
splendid archaeological histories - back to life. This book is a tribute to reminders of the
golden age of movie theatres the world over now silent but not forgotten.
