The Dream Palaces of Hollywood's Golden Age

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by David Wallace

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Bestselling author and Hollywood historian David Wallace unveils 25 enchanting buildings and homes from Hollywood's glorious Golden Age. Hollywood buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike will savor this in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the histories of these spectacular structures, as well as the titillating revelations about many of their famous occupants. Each restored to its original grandeur, the buildings here-from private homes to theaters, hotels, restaurants, and hot spots of the day-are showcased in 200 sumptuous photographs, all specially commissioned for this book, as well as rare historic shots. The intimate portraits of these famed spaces-including the homes of Hollywood superstars such as Cary Grant, Gloria Swanson, Cecil B. DeMille, and Charlie Chaplin, plus locations like Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Max Factor building-demonstrate the innovation, ingenuity, and drive that gave birth to Hollywood. Journalist David Wallace is a renowned Hollywood historian. Author of the bestselling Lost Hollywood , and its follow-up, Hollywoodland , he has been hailed by syndicated columnist Liz Smith as "the maestro of entertainment history." Wallace is also coauthor of Abrams' Malibu: A Century of Living by the Sea . He lives in Palm Springs, California. Juergen Nogai is an architectural and fine arts photographer based in Santa Monica, California. Used Book in Good Condition

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