Oscar wars : a history of Hollywood in gold, sweat, and tears
Schulman, Michael2024
Book
What began as an industry banquet in 1929 has now exploded into a hallowed ceremony, complete with red carpets, envelopes, and little gold men. But don't be fooled by the pomp: the Oscars, more than anything, are a battlefield, where the history of Hollywood - and of America itself - unfolds in dramas large and small. The road to the Oscars may be golden, but it's paved in blood, sweat, and broken hearts. In 'Oscar Wars', Michael Schulman chronicles the remarkable, sprawling history of the Academy Awards and the personal dramas - some iconic, others never-before-revealed - that have played out on the stage and off camera. Unlike other books on the subject, each chapter takes a deep dive into a particular year, conflict, or even category that tells a larger story of cultural change, from Louis B. Mayer to Moonlight. This captivating history is a collection of revelatory tales.
Main title:
Oscar wars : a history of Hollywood in gold, sweat, and tears / Michael Schulman.
Author:
Schulman, Michael, author
Imprint:
New York : Harper Paperbacks, 2024.
Collation:
608 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2023.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780062859020 (pbk)
Dewey class:
791.43079
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3761234