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Hollywood, The Pioneers,Used
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From The Front Flap Of This 272 Page Book: 'Silent Films Are Sometimes Dismissed As Quaint Or Out Of Date Because Of Their Jerky, Scratchy Quality; This Book And The Thames Television Series With Which It Is Associated, Set Out To Show That They Were, In Fact, Beautiful As Well As Vastly Entertaining Works Of Art. Kevin Brownlow, With The Help Of John Kobal And His Unique Collection Of Early Stills, Recaptures The Legendary Days Of Filmmakers Like Cecil B. Demille, King Vidor, Erich Von Stroheim And D.W. Griffith, Of Stars Like Garbo, The Barrymores, Gloria Swanson, Keaton, Chaplin And Valentino. The Early Days Of Hollywood Must Be Among The Most Adventurous, Extravagant And Triumphant That The World Of Entertainment Has Ever Known. From The First Tentative Essays Of A Few Bold Innovators, Hollywood Blossomed Almost Overnight Into A Major Industry, Breeding Millionaires And Bankrupts, Making Outrageous Demands On Those Who Served It, Producing In Those Early Years Some Of The Supreme Triumphs Of The Moviemaker'S Art. 'Hollywood: The Pioneers' Tells The Story As Never Before. Kevin Brownlow, Who, With David Gill, Directed The Thames Television Series, Marshalls His Great Knowledge Of The Subject With Lucidity And Wit; The Photographs Almost All Taken From Originals And Many Never Seen Before Are Dramatically Beautiful. This Is A Book For Anybody Interested In The Cinema Or Who Has Seen The Television Series On Which It Is Based Will Wish To Acquire And Cherish.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hollywood, the pioneers'? A: The book explores the early days of Hollywood, highlighting the innovation and artistry of silent films, and showcases the contributions of notable filmmakers and stars.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: 'Hollywood, the pioneers' is authored by Kevin Brownlow and John Kobal.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Hollywood, the pioneers' has a total of 268 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: When was 'Hollywood, the pioneers' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1979.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains a collection of dramatic photographs, many of which are taken from original sources and have not been seen before.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in cinema history? A: Absolutely, the book provides valuable insights into the history of cinema and the evolution of Hollywood.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: 'Hollywood, the pioneers' has a length of 272 pages.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific filmmakers or stars? A: Yes, it discusses influential filmmakers like Cecil B. DeMille and stars such as Garbo and Chaplin.