Description: Hollywood Legend and Reality edited by Michael Webb , copyright 1986 1st edition - This large book issued with dustjacket is in very good condition - Dustjacket is in very good condition with no wear in protective cover - The book has no torn or missing pages nor writing.....binding tight ...Excellent Condition!! British-born Webb, former program director of the American Film Institute, has assembled a superb film book. Published in conjunction with an exhibit of the same title sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, this lavish celebration of the filmmaking craft offers insight into the creative process, along with a capsule history of films and their sociological impact. The book features more than 200 striking illustrationsa miscellany of costume sketches, special effects models, storyboards (North by Northwest, production art (Dune, memos (Selznick to F. Scott Fitzgerald), drawings (Harpo Marx by Dali), paintings (Edward Hopper), sculpture (Red Grooms), set designs, animation cels, song sheets, posters and New Yorker cartoons. The photo selection includes a number of unforgettable images from Life, such as Gloria Swanson in 1960 in the ruins of the Roxy movie palace. Introduction to the different areas of Hollywood production, as the book is organized into one chapter each on production, direction, screenwriting, design, scoring, etc. The illustrative material is of particular interest. While some of the items have been pictured in other books, most are rare. There are photographs of stars, directors at work, props, etc Also listed Julie Andrews SIGNED, Thelma Todd, Jean Harlow, Desi Arnaz, Norma Shearer SIGNED, Jennifer Jones, Hurrell, Joe Dallesandro, Gene Kelly SIGNED, Myrna Loy, Eve Arden SIGNED, Veronica Lake & other Hollywood Items!! Thanks for looking and happy bidding Combine postage offered on all items
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Book Title: Hollywood Legend and Reality
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Edition: First Edition
Modified Item: No
Subject: Performing Arts
Publication Year: 1986
Type: Biography
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Michael Webb
Features: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
Topic: Architectural Photography, Digital Photography, Entertainment, Fashion Photography, Film, Movies, Performing Arts, Photographers, Photojournalism, Portrait Photography, Television, Movie & Television
Subjects: Biographies & True Stories
