THE MOVIES

This book is the story of the movies, told through the people who star in them and those who work behind the scenes. No movie book would be complete without a look at movie genres, from the early silent movies through the musicals, westerns and thrillers of more recent times. The highs of Hollywood Oscars to the lows of Hollywood scandals and tragedies are also covered. Information on computer generated imagery, digital animation and special effects allows you a closer look at the silver screen. The sections of the book cover: 1. The History of the Movies. 2. The Directors. 3. The Stars. 4. The Movie World. Including: The Silent Years, The Studios, Movie Genres, Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies, Collecting Movie Memorabilia, The Oscars and End Quotes.