This Was Hollywood

Name: This Was Hollywood
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SKU: 9780762495863
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Forgotten Stars and Stories

By Carla Valderrama

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This Was Hollywood by Carla Valderrama dives into the lesser-known, fascinating stories from Hollywood's golden age. The book unveils anecdotes, forgotten figures, and surprising history, showcasing the glamour and grit of old Hollywood. With engaging narratives and rare photographs, it offers a fresh perspective on the entertainment industry's past.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the golden age of cinema and the legendary tales and anecdotes that shaped Hollywood's glamorous history. With its engaging style and rich visuals, the book offers insights into iconic films and forgotten stories, transporting you to a fascinating era of arts and culture.

The creator of the leading classic Hollywood Instagram account, This Was Hollywood, offers a fresh take on film history - presenting a collection of fascinating, under-the-radar stories both from cinema's forgotten past and about its most beloved legends.

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From former screen legends who have faded into obscurity to new revelations about the biggest movie stars, Valderrama unearths the most fascinating little-known tales from the birth of Hollywood through its Golden Age.

The shocking fate of the world's first movie star. Clark Gable's secret love child. The film that nearly ended Paul Newman's career. A former child star who, at ninety-three, reveals her #metoo story for the first time. Valderrama unfolds these stories, and many more, in a volume that is by turns riveting, maddening, hilarious, and shocking.

Drawing on new interviews, archival research, and an exhaustive library of photographs, This Was Hollywood is a compelling and visually stunning catalogue of the lost history of the movies.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Carla Valderrama's This Was Hollywood is praised for its captivating exploration of Hollywood's history, blending deep research with engaging storytelling. The book, compared to a vintage fan magazine, revives the glamour and intrigue of the Golden Age through meticulous design and compelling narratives. Critics highlight the author's ability to bring lesser-known stories and images to life, making it both a visual and educational treat for film enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762495863

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 150 color and black-and-white photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 758g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Carla Valderrama Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Carla Valderrama is an author, Hollywood historian, and the creator of the Instagram accounts @thiswashollywood and @thiswasfashion. This Was Hollywood is her first book. She lives in Los Angeles, where she can be seen wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and heard laughing anywhere within a five-mile radius