1969 The American Movies Pictorial Encyclopedia | Paul Michael | Vintage Hollywood Film History Book
$23.93
🌈 A wonderful journey through classic Hollywood! This vintage 1969 edition of The American Movies: A Pictorial Encyclopedia – History, Films, Awards, edited by Paul Michael and published by Garland Books in New York, is packed with film history, memorable movie stills, and fascinating details about American cinema.
🔲 With 387 pages and an abundance of black-and-white photographs, this substantial hardcover explores the evolution of American movies from the early sound era through the late 1960s.
It's a fantastic reference for anyone who loves old Hollywood, classic films, movie history, or simply browsing through the stars and productions of another era.
The book is divided into three fascinating sections.
The first explores the history of American sound films, from The Jazz Singer to The Graduate, including the people, techniques, and innovations that transformed filmmaking.
The second features over 1,000 popular American motion pictures, illustrated with film stills and accompanied by cast information, production credits, and interesting details.
The third explores movie awards, including the Oscars, New York Film Critics' Awards, and other honours from the history of American cinema.
🤍 And what a fabulous cover! The original dust jacket features a bold rainbow design with colourful arches and striking geometric lettering, giving it that unmistakable late-1960s and early-1970s retro aesthetic.
Underneath, the hardcover is beautifully simple, with golden-mustard boards and a red cloth spine.
Even if you're not a serious film collector, this is a lovely vintage book to have on display. It would look fantastic on a bookshelf, in a home library, a movie room, or as part of a colourful mid-century-inspired interior. A great combination of decoration and knowledge!
📜 history
Published in 1969 by Garland Books, New York, with Paul Michael as editor-in-chief and James Robert Parish as associate editor. Contributing editors include John Robert Cocchi, Ray Hagen, and Jack Edmund Nolan.
Paul Michael was also the author of The Academy Awards: A Pictorial History and Humphrey Bogart: The Man and His Films. This encyclopedia reflects the growing interest in documenting and celebrating film history during the twentieth century.
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Height: 11 1/4 inches (29cm)
Width: 8 3/4 inches (22 cm)
Thickness: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)
Weight: 1,4 grams (approximately 3 lb)
387 pages. Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket.
✔️ Very good vintage condition overall, especially considering its age.
The hardcover itself is beautifully preserved, with attractive mustard-yellow boards and a red cloth spine. The interior pages appear very well kept, with some light age-related yellowing on the opening pages.
The original dust jacket shows noticeable signs of age and use, including several creases, small tears, scuffs, rubbing along the edges, and wear to the corners. These imperfections are clearly shown in the photographs.
Despite the wear to the dust jacket, the book remains a lovely vintage piece, and the colourful cover is still wonderfully eye-catching.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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