Publisher description
The only book that combines stars, films, genres, and history into one
encyclopedic reference, The Encyclopedia of Hollywood, Second Edition provides
an authoritative, unique insight into America's popular film industry. Since
writing the first edition of this book more than a decade ago, the authors have
become well-known film critics, and they bring their experience, insider
knowledge, and detailed understanding of Hollywood to each entry. Thoroughly
updated and revised, the second edition makes the most of the authors'
expertise and provides comprehensive and current coverage of Hollywood. The
Encyclopedia of Hollywood, Second Edition is a must-have reference to the
history of American filmmaking, from its emergence to the present. The entries
are entertaining and will appeal to anyone who has ever seen a Hollywood film
and wanted to know more about it. Coverage includes the legends of the silent
screen, the great stars of the Golden Age of movies, the most powerful and
important studios, key producers and directors, child stars and animal star
favorites, composers, the Academy Awards, film genres, topical subjects such as
"screenwriter," and basic Hollywood terms. Combines stars, films, genres, and history into one encyclopedic reference
giving an insight into America's film industry. Coverage includes the legends
of the silent screen, the great stars of the Golden Age of movies, the most
powerful and important studios, key producers and directors, the Academy
Awards, film genres, and basic Hollywood terms.
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