The Story of Hollywood

An Illustrated History (book in English)

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by Gregory Paul Williams

Type

Studies

Subject

Studio > Hollywood

Keywords

Hollywood, history of cinema, Studio

Publishing date

2011

Publisher

B L Press

Collection

(non-series)

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 406 pages • 26,42 €
8 ¾ x 11 ¾ inches (22.5 x 30 cm)

ISBN

978-0-9776299-2-3

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Book Presentation:
Before the film industry arrived, Hollywood was filled with quaint bungalows, millionaires' estates, and churches dedicated to teetotalism. Movies shattered Hollywood's tranquillity, and brought wealth, fame and glamorous movie stars. The giants of the movie industry invented klieg-lighted movie premieres and the Academy Awards in Hollywood. You can go beyond the star-studded surface to the district's days of union busting, gangsters, and scandal, foreshadowing Hollywood's seedy decline. The book concludes with Hollywood's redevelopment that continues today. The book features the famous faces and places that made the town legendary, offering a unique perspective on celebrity nightlife and the behind-the-scenes stories of day-to-day life. Lavishly illustrated with over 800 vintage images from the author's private collection, "The Story of Hollywood" brings new insights to readers with a passion for Hollywood and its place in the history of film, radio, and television.