The Grove Book of Hollywood

Book Overview

From its humble origins as a dusty California village to the height of movie studio glamor, this entertaining compendium brings Hollywood to life in the words of the people who worked there. A superb anthology . . . A feast for those who love Hollywood and those who hate it.--J.G. Ballard, The Observer (London).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802116752
• ISBN13: 9780802116758
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Grove Pr
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 2.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

myth

These are the stories of America's Myth Makers. If you want to understand Ancient Greece you go to Greek Mythology. If you want to understand America you go to Hollywood. This book collects the stories behind the myths in one glorious volume. There is nothing left to say except thank you!

What was Hollywood REALLY like? Read this!!!

OK---I am taking the trouble to write a review because Where Else are you going to read a story about Ginger Rogers going to another studio to use the bathroom? Where Else are you going to read a story about Joan Crawford seducing a young Jackie Cooper? Or a wonderful, colorful account of a dinner party at San Simeon, complete with what people talked about. Or why "Over the Rainbow" almost got left out of The Wizard of Oz. Don't get me wrong--this isn't full of dirt. It is an intelligent, well-balanced view of the people and doings that make show business the true business it is! It is like meeting an old cameraman or other studio worker who "knew 'em all" and lived to tell YOU about it. Run, do not walk to the checkout and get a copy of this book today!

Gathers over 150 recollections

The Grove Book Of Hollywood gathers over 150 recollections taken from magazine articles, production logs, and oral histories alike, providing a decade-by-decade timeline of some of Hollywood's most ambitious stars and screenwriters. The use of personal recollections offers a more intimate view of Hollywood than an outsider's report could generate, providing an intriguing survey.