The Academy Awards Book Of Lists An Unauthorized Unofficial And Unprecedented History Of The Oscars Part Two

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION 10 Things to Know about The Academy Awards® Book of Lists 1. A new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars®. 2. Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar® category, including the latest winners. 3. Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more—they’re all discussed in detailed lists. 4. A dozen lists were written by actual Oscar® winners and nominees. 5. Revisit memorable moments, classic acceptance speeches, and hilarious opening monologues from dozens of ceremonies. 6. Learn about the Oscar® statuette and the original Academy behind the Academy Awards®. 7. Vintage “lobby cards” illustrate every Best Picture winner. 8. An extensive appendix details every nominated movie mentioned in the two books. 9. Numbered lists and “top tens” have existed for centuries, but until now no book has used creative, comprehensive lists to explain and celebrate the many elements of the Academy Awards®. 10. Fascinating and factual, THE ACADEMY AWARDS® BOOK OF LISTS is, like the Oscar® itself, the only one of its kind.

Part 2 of the complete history of the Oscars.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION 10 Things to Know about The Academy Awards® Book of Lists 1. A new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars®. 2. Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar® category, including the latest winners. 3. Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more—they’re all discussed in detailed lists. 4. A dozen lists were written by actual Oscar® winners and nominees. 5. Revisit memorable moments, classic acceptance speeches, and hilarious opening monologues from dozens of ceremonies. 6. Learn about the Oscar® statuette and the original Academy behind the Academy Awards®. 7. Vintage “lobby cards” illustrate every Best Picture winner. 8. An extensive appendix details every nominated movie mentioned in the two books. 9. Numbered lists and “top tens” have existed for centuries, but until now no book has used creative, comprehensive lists to explain and celebrate the many elements of the Academy Awards®. 10. Fascinating and factual, THE ACADEMY AWARDS® BOOK OF LISTS is, like the Oscar® itself, the only one of its kind.

Part 2 of the complete history of the Oscars.

The complete history of the Academy Awards.

FINALLY, A SEQUEL AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL! Enlivened by humorous incidents, brewing controversies, and deeply moving personal dramas, Inside Oscar 1995-2000 offers the complete lowdown on six more years of Academy Awards glory . . . from Braveheart in 1995 through Gladiator in 2000, with the Titanic phenomenon and the Saving Private Ryan/Shakespeare in Love feud in between. There is also complete coverage of the awards ceremonies?with delicious anecdotes on the presenters and performers, the producers and egos, the fashion stars and fashion victims. And, of course, a complete list of all the nominees and winners, as well as a list of notable non-nominees. Picking up where the classic Inside Oscar leaves off, this must-have guide treats us to a behind-the-scenes look at one of America?s most beloved annual traditions!

THE definitive guide to the Academy Awards, from the very first ceremony to this year's 80th anniversary spectacular, includes EVERY nominee and winner in EVERY category?and has been fully updated to include the most recent winners and losers, unforgettable photographs, and highlights. Written by film experts who are sought out every year for their insider knowledge of movies and Hollywood, this book is both a comprehensive reference and a detailed history of the Academy Awards, complete with each year's facts, highlights, and controversies?all told with authority and attitude. Packed with more than 500 photographs from the Oscar ceremonies and red carpet as well as the movies themselves, it outdoes any other book on the market in both information and illustrations. And compared to boring "official" books with less reportage and much less color, this "unauthorized" book delivers what fans want most: ALL the facts, enhanced by juicy commentary and pictures galore. Now in its fourth edition, it?s the most popular, comprehensive, lavishly illustrated, and enjoyable Oscar book out there.