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Item specifics

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Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ...
Type
Book
Publication Name
See Title
Era
1929-2009
Book Series
Historical
Features
Dust Jacket
Original Language
English
Publish Year
2013
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780789211422

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Abbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0789211424
ISBN-13
9780789211422
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166711676

Product Key Features

Book Title
85 Years of the Oscar : the Official History of the Academy Awards
Number of Pages
472 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Film / History & Criticism
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts
Author
Robert Osborne
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
109 Oz
Item Length
12 in
Item Width
9.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-033021
Reviews
Praise for the previous edition: "It's gorgeous!" -- The New York Post "A must-own for any serious fan of film." --The Internet Movie Database "This terrific resource on the Academy Awards offers all things Oscar... Visually stunning." -- Library Journal, "[ 85 Years of the Oscar ] represents a separate sort of pantheon, an almost literal hall of fame that requires readers to set up shop in a sturdy chair and make sure the teapot is full, because they won't be getting up again anytime soon." -- The New York Times "But what [ 85 Years of the Oscar ] truly is, in this age of websites and databases, is something gloriously old-fashioned--a beautiful, hard-cover, painstakingly researched reference source on the Academy Awards and the classic movies they have honored. It's a four-star present for any cinephile." -- The Star-Ledger "Essential for any cineaste completist's library." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A must-read for movie buffs" -- Booklist "For an Academy that prides itself on honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry, this book lives up to the same standard in publishing. With more than eight decades of history, the nonprofit organization certainly has a story to tell. And this one is worth reading." -- Toledo Free Press 2013 Holiday gift guide selection. -- O, The Oprah Magazine 2013 Holiday gift guide selection. -- Entertainment Weekly Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2013 -- Lara Spencer's Pick Praise for the previous edition: "It's gorgeous!" -- The New York Post "A must-own for any serious fan of film." -- The Internet Movie Database "This terrific resource on the Academy Awards offers all things Oscar...Visually stunning." -- Library Journal "Robert Osborne keeps the legend of Hollywood alive and well!" --Drew Barrymore "No one knows more about Oscar history--or chronicles it with greater enthusiasm--than the one and only Robert Osborne. I look forward to each new edition of this handsome and valuable book." -- Leonard Maltin "Robert Osborne's knowledge and love of movies is extraordinary! 85 Years of the Oscar is a must read for everyone who loves movies. Who doesn't love movies and who doesn't love Robert Osborne?" -- Eva Marie Saint, "[ 85 Years of the Oscar ] represents a separate sort of pantheon, an almost literal hall of fame that requires readers to set up shop in a sturdy chair and make sure the teapot is full, because they won't be getting up again anytime soon." — The New York Times "But what [ 85 Years of the Oscar ] truly is, in this age of websites and databases, is something gloriously old-fashioned — a beautiful, hard-cover, painstakingly researched reference source on the Academy Awards and the classic movies they have honored. It's a four-star present for any cinephile." — The Star-Ledger "Essential for any cineaste completist's library." — The Philadelphia Inquirer Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2013: Lara Spencer's Pick Selected for Oprah's 2013 holiday gift guide Selected for Entertainment Weekly 's 2013 holiday gift guide "Robert Osborne keeps the legend of Hollywood alive and well!" —Drew Barrymore "I say this softly, the Oscar along with the Academy or the Academy along with the Oscar, could not have a better film historian or human being who loves what the Academy and statue stands for." —A friend, Bill Cosby "No one knows more about Oscar history—or chronicles it with greater enthusiasm—than the one and only Robert Osborne. I look forward to each new edition of this handsome and valuable book." —Leonard Maltin "Robert Osborne's knowledge and love of movies is extraordinary! 85 Years of the Oscar is a must read for everyone who loves movies. Who doesn't love movies and who doesn't love Robert Osborne?" —Eva Marie Saint Praise for the previous edition: "It's gorgeous!" — The New York Post "A must-own for any serious fan of film." —The Internet Movie Database "This terrific resource on the Academy Awards offers all things Oscar... Visually stunning." — Library Journal, Selected for Oprah's 2013 holiday gift guide Selected for Entertainment Weekly 's 2013 holiday gift guide "Robert Osborne keeps the legend of Hollywood alive and well!" —Drew Barrymore "I say this softly, the Oscar along with the Academy or the Academy along with the Oscar, could not have a better film historian or human being who loves what the Academy and statue stands for." —A friend, Bill Cosby "No one knows more about Oscar history—or chronicles it with greater enthusiasm—than the one and only Robert Osborne. I look forward to each new edition of this handsome and valuable book." —Leonard Maltin "Robert Osborne's knowledge and love of movies is extraordinary! 85 Years of the Oscar is a must read for everyone who loves movies. Who doesn't love movies and who doesn't love Robert Osborne?" —Eva Marie Saint Praise for the previous edition: "It's gorgeous!" — The New York Post "A must-own for any serious fan of film." —The Internet Movie Database "This terrific resource on the Academy Awards offers all things Oscar... Visually stunning." — Library Journal, "[ 85 Years of the Oscar ] represents a separate sort of pantheon, an almost literal hall of fame that requires readers to set up shop in a sturdy chair and make sure the teapot is full, because they won't be getting up again anytime soon." — The New York Times "But what [ 85 Years of the Oscar ] truly is, in this age of websites and databases, is something gloriously old-fashioned — a beautiful, hard-cover, painstakingly researched reference source on the Academy Awards and the classic movies they have honored. It's a four-star present for any cinephile." — The Star-Ledger "Essential for any cineaste completist's library." — The Philadelphia Inquirer "A must-read for movie buffs." — Booklist "For an Academy that prides itself on honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry, this book lives up to the same standard in publishing. With more than eight decades of history, the nonprofit organization certainly has a story to tell. And this one is worth reading." — Toledo Free Press Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2013: Lara Spencer's Pick Selected for Oprah's 2013 holiday gift guide Selected for Entertainment Weekly 's 2013 holiday gift guide "Robert Osborne keeps the legend of Hollywood alive and well!" —Drew Barrymore "I say this softly, the Oscar along with the Academy or the Academy along with the Oscar, could not have a better film historian or human being who loves what the Academy and statue stands for." —A friend, Bill Cosby "No one knows more about Oscar history—or chronicles it with greater enthusiasm—than the one and only Robert Osborne. I look forward to each new edition of this handsome and valuable book." —Leonard Maltin "Robert Osborne's knowledge and love of movies is extraordinary! 85 Years of the Oscar is a must read for everyone who loves movies. Who doesn't love movies and who doesn't love Robert Osborne?" —Eva Marie Saint, "[ 85 Years of the Oscar ] represents a separate sort of pantheon, an almost literal hall of fame that requires readers to set up shop in a sturdy chair and make sure the teapot is full, because they won't be getting up again anytime soon." -- The New York Times "But what [ 85 Years of the Oscar ] truly is, in this age of websites and databases, is something gloriously old-fashioned -- a beautiful, hard-cover, painstakingly researched reference source on the Academy Awards and the classic movies they have honored. It's a four-star present for any cinephile." -- The Star-Ledger "Essential for any cineaste completist's library." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A must-read for movie buffs." -- Booklist "For an Academy that prides itself on honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry, this book lives up to the same standard in publishing. With more than eight decades of history, the nonprofit organization certainly has a story to tell. And this one is worth reading." -- Toledo Free Press Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2013: Lara Spencer's Pick Selected for Oprah's 2013 holiday gift guide Selected for Entertainment Weekly 's 2013 holiday gift guide "Robert Osborne keeps the legend of Hollywood alive and well!" --Drew Barrymore "I say this softly, the Oscar along with the Academy or the Academy along with the Oscar, could not have a better film historian or human being who loves what the Academy and statue stands for." --A friend, Bill Cosby "No one knows more about Oscar history--or chronicles it with greater enthusiasm--than the one and only Robert Osborne. I look forward to each new edition of this handsome and valuable book." --Leonard Maltin "Robert Osborne's knowledge and love of movies is extraordinary! 85 Years of the Oscar is a must read for everyone who loves movies. Who doesn't love movies and who doesn't love Robert Osborne?" --Eva Marie Saint
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
791.43079
Table Of Content
Table Of Contents: 85 Years of the Oscar The Beginning 1927-1937 The First Decade 1938-1947 The Second Decade 1948-1957 The Third Decade 1958-1967 The Fourth Decade 1968-1977 The Fifth Decade 1978-1987 The Sixth Decade 1988-1997 The Seventh Decade 1998-2007 The Eighth Decade 2008-2012 The First Half of the Ninth Decade Awards Ceremonies Academy Facts and Records Index
Synopsis
A deluxe, year-by-year chronicle of the Academy Awards, with an entertaining text, hundreds of star-studded photographs, and complete lists of the nominees and winners. 85 Years of the Oscar , newly revised and expanded, is the official history of the Academy Awards. Following an introductory chapter on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the birth of the Oscars, the book presents the story of each year's awards, beginning with the very first, for the years 1927-28. Author Robert Osborne surveys the movies in competition, recounts the speculation on various winners, and describes events during the awards ceremony. He also provides a complete listing of theall the nominees and winners in every category. Each year is illustrated with evocative stills from winning films and candid shots from the awards ceremony. Altogether, the book features more than 750 rare photographs, including original movie posters for every best picture. Drawing on Osborne's profound knowledge of film, the Academy's exceptional archives, and the personal reminiscences of stars from Katharine Hepburn to Clint Eastwood, 85 Years of the Oscar is unrivaled in illustration, accuracy, and completeness., A deluxe, year-by-year chronicle of the Academy Awards, with an entertaining text, hundreds of star-studded photographs, and complete lists of the nominees and winners. 85 Years of the Oscar , newly revised and expanded, is the official history of the Academy Awards. Following an introductory chapter on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the birth of the Oscars, the book presents the story of each year's awards, beginning with the very first, for the years 1927¿. Author Robert Osborne surveys the movies in competition, recounts the speculation on various winners, and describes events during the awards ceremony. He also provides a complete listing of the all the nominees and winners in every category. Each year is illustrated with evocative stills from winning films and candid shots from the awards ceremony. Altogether, the book features more than 750 rare photographs, including original movie posters for every best picture. Drawing on Osborne's profound knowledge of film, the Academy's exceptional archives, and the personal reminiscences of stars from Katharine Hepburn to Clint Eastwood, 85 Years of the Oscar is unrivaled in illustration, accuracy, and completeness., A deluxe, year-by-year chronicle of the Academy Awards, with an entertaining text, hundreds of star-studded photographs, and complete lists of the nominees and winners. 85 Years of the Oscar , newly revised and expanded, is the official history of the Academy Awards. Following an introductory chapter on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the birth of the Oscars, the book presents the story of each year's awards, beginning with the very first, for the years 1927-28. Author Robert Osborne surveys the movies in competition, recounts the speculation on various winners, and describes events during the awards ceremony. He also provides a complete listing of the all the nominees and winners in every category. Each year is illustrated with evocative stills from winning films and candid shots from the awards ceremony. Altogether, the book features more than 750 rare photographs, including original movie posters for every best picture. Drawing on Osborne's profound knowledge of film, the Academy's exceptional archives, and the personal reminiscences of stars from Katharine Hepburn to Clint Eastwood, 85 Years of the Oscar is unrivaled in illustration, accuracy, and completeness.
LC Classification Number
PN1993.92

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    This a great book. History of all the Oscar nominated movies. I have the 75 year book and wanted the updated book.

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