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Cinephile® makes games, books and apparel that will be an essential part of any film obsessive’s collection.
 
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From the creators of Cinephile: A Card Game comes A is for Auteur, an alphabet book for cinephiles of all ages featuring cinema’s greatest filmmakers from A to Z. Clever, beautifully-designed and packed with references to more than 200 films from Alfred Hitchcock to Agnès Varda, this one-of-a-kind collection is a must-own for cinephiles and little cinephiles alike.

 
 
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A is for Auteur comes in four exclusive editions: the book, Deluxe Print Bundle, Deluxe T-shirt Bundle and Super Deluxe Bundle.

 
 
 
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A is for Auteur alphabet book for cinephiles of all ages of filmmakers from A to Z.

 
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A is for Auteur alphabet book and an 18x18” print featuring a filmmaker of your choice.

 
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A is for Auteur alphabet book and a kids t-shirt featuring a design of your choice.

 
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A is for Auteur alphabet book, a kids t-shirt and 18x18” print featuring a filmmaker of your choice. This is the ultimate collection for your little cinephile.

 
 
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Press

An imaginatively written, exquisitely crafted introduction to the world of cinema. It should be the first book on any kid’s shelf.
— Jordan Raup, THE FILM STAGE
An essential and endlessly delightful book for parents who love movies almost as much as they love their kids.
— David Ehrlich, INDIEWIRE
An adorable addition to any cinephile’s coffee table and the best early introduction to film history for the next generation.
— Katie Walsh, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
It is awesome. A beautiful little book and perfect portal into cinephilia.
— David Lowery, director (A GHOST STORY, PETE'S DRAGON)
A letter-perfect introduction to the world of movies that will delight your kid and save you from shelling out for film school.
— Brian Raftery, author (BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER.: HOW 1999 BLEW UP THE BIG SCREEN)
Incredibly fun and charming, with gorgeous illustrations... perfect for leaving an impression on your budding movie lover.
— Drew Taylor, COLLIDER
Families who are dying for a break from regular kids shows might be able to inspire a budding cinephile with this elegant alphabet book.
— Katey Rich, VANITY FAIR
A lovely little primer about legendary filmmakers from Hitchcock to Varda and beyond that will delight movie nerds of all ages.
— Alonso Duralde, THE WRAP
Beautifully designed... Perfect for movie buffs both big and ‘lil!
— Marina Ashioti, LITTLE WHITE LIES
Adorable. Visually stunning, informative and an incredible way to let people know you have good taste.
— Carrie Wittmer, VULTURE
Brilliant. A great way to get kids excited about films when they’re young, and the writing is clever and insightful.
— Josh Spiegel, SLASHFILM
A bespoke and magical introduction to the wonderful world of film. If there’s a better way to learn the alphabet, I’m not aware of it.
— Chad Perman, BRIGHT WALL/DARK ROOM
Delightfully droll and impeccably illustrated, this book will appeal to movie lovers of all ages.
— Emmy Potter, CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND
Finally, the language we’re forced to teach our kids combined with the language we want to teach our kids.
— Christopher Campbell, FILM SCHOOL REJECTS
Delightfully detailed illustrations.
— Eric Scott Johnson, RECODE DECODE
A beautiful book of great art and some of the biggest names in filmmaking history.
— Charles Barfield, THE PLAYLIST
An absolute blast.
— Christopher Schobert, THE FILM STAGE
Beautiful.
— Matt Singer, SCREENCRUSH
Hearing my kids fumble over pronunciations for Coppola, Fellini and Scorsese are marking reel change cigarette burns on many fond memories.
— Blake Howard, ONE HEAT MINUTE
Informative, inclusive, and beautifully illustrated, it’s the kind of sacred text young film fans will be treasuring for many years to come.
— Kate Hagen, THE BLACK LIST
Wonderful. Beautiful work. I especially loved seeing Elaine and Mike and the inclusion of Fulci is true cinema love.
— Elric Kane, PURE CINEMA PODCAST
Groovy. Why teach your preschoolers that O is for Orange when they could learn it’s actually for Ozu?
— Larry Karaszewski, writer (MY NAME IS DOLEMITE, ED WOOD)
Fun and sophisticated.
— Ryan Adams, AWARDS DAILY
A tongue-in-cheek delight... it makes a gorgeous addition to any adult’s coffee table.
— Scott Beggs, MENTAL FLOSS
A gloriously imaginative ode to many of the voices that shaped cinema as we know it. A charming gift for cinephiles of any age.
— Roxana Hadadi, PAJIBA
An invaluable intergenerational conversation starter that playfully bridges the gap between Toy Story and Tokyo Story.
— Ethan Warren, BRIGHT WALL/DARK ROOM
The perfect gift for any film lover, big and small.
— Anton Volkov, TRAILER TRACK
As perfect a gateway drug as I can imagine. Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated, buy it as a stocking stuffer for the best film geek in your life.
— Scott Wampler, THE KINGCAST
I love it! The artwork is gorgeous. I can see this sitting very nicely on my coffee table.
— Anna Swanson, FILM SCHOOL REJECTS
Stunning. A who’s who of cinema’s most influential voices with illustrations so beautiful I want to paper my walls with them!
— Laura Venning, GIRLS ON TOPS
A great way to teach your child about film history without forcing them to watch the movies before they’re ready.
— Christopher Rosen, VANITY FAIR
A must for film nerd parents that want to repopulate the world with more little film nerds. A noble goal, indeed.
— Stephen Sajdak, WE HATE MOVIES
Like peering into a filmmaker’s career-turned-dreamscape, it’s a filmic wonderland for generations of cinephiles.
— Luke Hicks, ONE PERFECT SHOT
Each page is filled with such joyous iconography and brings to life so many treasured movie memories! Getting lost in all of its detail was the most delightful experience.
— Chris Feil, THIS HAD OSCAR BUZZ
A great way to share your love of the movies with a new generation.
— Rudie Obias, YAHOO!
A gorgeously illustrated volume written in cheeky verse that makes a great aspirational checklist for the cinephiles-to-be in your life (and their parents).
— Abby Olcese, THE PITCH MAGAZINE