The Book Thief (2013) Original Movie Poster Rolled DS– 27x40 Liesel “Courage Beyond Words”

THE BOOK THIEF

Original U.S. Theatrical Movie Poster – Liesel / Book Burning Artwork

A striking original theatrical advertising poster for the 2013 historical drama The Book Thief, directed by Brian Percival and adapted from the bestselling novel by Markus Zusak.

This powerful artwork features Liesel Meminger, portrayed by Sophie Nélisse, standing prominently in the foreground holding a book against her chest. Behind her, the streets of Nazi Germany are illuminated by a dramatic book-burning fire, with Nazi flags and uniformed figures visible in the background.

The design carries the film’s memorable tagline:

“COURAGE BEYOND WORDS.”

It also includes the promotional line:

“FROM THE STUDIO THAT BROUGHT YOU LIFE OF PI”

and the advance release copy:

“NOVEMBER”

This exact Liesel-centered design was part of the official theatrical campaign for The Book Thief and is documented in contemporary movie-poster archives.

The imagery is especially effective because it captures the central themes of the film — literature, resistance, courage and survival during Nazi Germany — while placing the book itself at the visual center of the composition.

A strong collectible for fans of The Book Thief, Markus Zusak, World War II cinema, historical dramas, literary adaptations, Sophie Nélisse, or original theatrical movie posters.

ITEM DETAILS

Poster Release Year: 2013

Movie Release Year: 2013

Film: The Book Thief

Type: Original U.S. Theatrical Movie Poster

Format: One Sheet

Size: Approximately 27" x 40"

Material: Theatrical poster paper

Condition: See photos.

Artwork: Liesel Holding Book / Nazi Germany Book Burning Design

Tagline: “Courage Beyond Words.”

Release Copy: “November”

Director: Brian Percival

Based On: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Starring: Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch

Studio / Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Genre: Drama / War / Historical / Literary Adaptation

Country: United States

Printed: Printed in U.S.A.

An original 27" × 40" Book Thief one sheet is also documented by specialist poster dealers as a double-sided theatrical issue, although I would only describe your particular example as double-sided after confirming the reverse side.

CONDITION

See photos.

SHIPPING

Poster will be carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective mailing tube.