The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History
- ISBN-10
- 0977629902
- ISBN-13
- 9780977629909
- Category
- Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
- Pages
- 403
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- www.storyofhollywood.com
- Author
- Gregory Paul Williams
Description
The Story of Hollywood follows Hollywood from its dusty origins to its glorious rise to stardom. Lavishly illustrated with over 800 vintage images from the author's private collection, the book tells the complete story of Hollywood including its eventual decline and urban renewal. Both the playground of stars and the boulevard of broken dreams, Hollywood transformed American society with its motion pictures that revolutionized the entertainment world. 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.
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