Product Description: The image of Hollywood often translates as some otherworldly dreamscape filled with fantastic lives and fantasy fulfillment. The real deal was carved from the Southern California desert as an outpost northwest of Los Angeles. The movie industry arrived when tumbleweeds were not simply props and actual horsepower pulled the loads. Everyday workers, civic management, and Main Street conventionalities nurtured Hollywood's growth, as did a balmy climate that facilitated outdoor photography and shooting schedules for filmmakers. Splendid vintage photographs from the renowned collections of the Hollywood Heritage Museum and Bison Archives illustrate Hollywood's businesses, homes, and residents during the silent-film era and immediately after, as the Great Depression led up to World War II. These images celebrate Hollywood before and after its annexation into the city of Los Angeles in 1910 and its subsequent ascension as the world's greatest filmmaking center.
A good collection of photos ^ I'm a native of Hollywood and I'm always looking for photos of the old place. This has a lot of photos I haven't seen before, but it's still a bit unsatisfying as it leaves out a lot of domestic architecture, the kind I grew up with. A good introduction though.
Visual Nostalgia! ^ This is a wonderful romp through Hollywood! It is a joy to read and a great addition to your Hollywood history library!
Wonderful Book ^ This book lived up to my expectations and is a great addition to my library. I live and work in the area the book describes. It is a wonderful piece of history.
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